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S662 APH

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,956 mi
Last recorded58,956 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 APH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 58,938 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 58,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 58,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 58,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 58,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 58,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,131 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 57,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 57,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 56,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 55,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,910 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,112 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bad oil leak from sump area

Fail 20 Sep 2006 40,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,860 miles

Front anti sway bar rubbers cracked

Front registration plate is cracked

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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S662 APH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S662 APH, 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 S662 APH registered?

S662 APH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S662 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S662 APH shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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