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S608 CCB

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

78,761 mi
Last recorded78,761 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 CCB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,761 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Minor oil leak from engine

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 78,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Minor oil leak from engine

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 78,024 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2024 78,008 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle suspension components and arms have corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,971 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished bushes throughout. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,227 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Exhaust blow at rear section area.

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,996 miles

Exhaust blow at centre section area.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link bushes split.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front inner as marked. (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust blow at centre section area.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link bushes split.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,662 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone-front inner (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 74,653 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone-front inner (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 72,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,730 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some service brake travel - system may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,680 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,892 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre damaged inner side wall

Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,069 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,911 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 50,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,137 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges nail in tread on o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,808 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,544 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 35,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,754 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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S608 CCB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S608 CCB, 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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S608 CCB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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