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S650 BGT

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,716 mi
Last recorded73,716 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS650 BGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 73,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,681 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,583 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,528 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,513 miles

Both Rear Coils Spring & Undersides General Surface Rusts.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Outer Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Splits. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both Rear Coils Spring & Undersides General Surface Rusts.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn & Outer Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 73,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 73,412 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 73,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2016 73,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 1 May 2014 72,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,536 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,962 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,028 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,920 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,471 miles

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

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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S650 BGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S650 BGT, 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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S650 BGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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