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S686 KGN

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,988 mi
Last recorded84,988 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 KGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,988 miles

Nearside Rear shocker damp

both front indicators fading

corrosion on front & rear brake disc s

corrosion on sills

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,988 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

both front indicators fading

corrosion on front & rear brake disc s

corrosion on sills

Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,588 miles

blow on exhaust front section

corrosion on front brake disc's BORDERLINE

corrosion on rear suspension arms

corrosion on sill's

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,000 miles

condition both rear brake disc's

condition o/s/r inner tyre wall

general underside corrosion to all vehicle

oil leak

sill covers fitted

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,574 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 83,090 miles

All 4 brake discs pitted/worn.

All flexi hoses - ferrules slightly corroded.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Clunk from underneath.

Emissions - CO close to legal limit.

N/S/F wiper blade deteriorated.

Nail in O/S/F tyre.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear service brake efficiency low but brakes work.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,064 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc in poor condition

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

Offside front brake disc in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,916 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 76,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,725 miles

Exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2007 70,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 66,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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S686 KGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S686 KGN, 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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S686 KGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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