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S60 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 87,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,593 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,092 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,091 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front wipers worn

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,457 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

205/50/R16/87W. Fronts 6mm. O/S/R 1.7mm

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,558 miles

205/50/R16/87W. OF 6 OR 4 NR 3 NF 6mm.

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,558 miles

205/50/R16/87W. OF 6 OR 4 NR 3 NF 6mm.

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,138 miles

205/50/ZR16/87W. OF 1.6 OR 3 NR 3 NF 1.6mm.

All tyres wearing inner edges.

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,539 miles

205/50/ZR16/87W. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

All tyres wearing inner edges quite rapidly compared to the rest of the tyre.Possibly caused by round-a-bouts.

Fully undersealed preventing detailed underbody inspection.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,779 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 63,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,650 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 55,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 52,936 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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S60 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S60 GTV, 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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What year was S60 GTV registered?

S60 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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