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S537 KGC

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 KGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 94,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 91,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded in all areas including suspension, braking, fuel and exhaust components

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 23 May 2023 90,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded in all areas including suspension, braking, fuel and exhaust components

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded in all areas including suspension, braking, fuel and exhaust components

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 24 May 2021 87,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill to floor corroding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s and o/s outer sills corroding

Pass 26 May 2020 85,058 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 85,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 81,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,243 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,269 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,240 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

x3 exhaust rubbers wearing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in o/s steering rack joint

Rear exhaust rubbers spliting

n/s/f Tyre outer sidewall has cut

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear box rubbers spliting

n/s/f slight split in side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower steering column bush is worn & slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,273 miles

o/s/ n/s/front inner sills slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,355 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 57,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,933 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 50,459 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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S537 KGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S537 KGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S537 KGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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