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S580 DHT

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 DHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,441 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight blow (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 118,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight blow (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,030 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 107,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 98,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 98,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 82,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S580 DHT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S580 DHT, 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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S580 DHT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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