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S689 HKN

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,737 mi
Last recorded50,737 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 HKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,737 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 50,737 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,718 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2010 44,718 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

footbrake and handbrake readings just passed 51% and 18%

Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,371 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 404,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,129 miles

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

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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S689 HKN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S689 HKN, 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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S689 HKN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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