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S737 JKP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,014 mi
Last recorded88,014 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 JKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,014 miles

Parking brake travle becoming high on lever

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both front indicators becoming pale

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs becomming corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/perished (no cords)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

rear brake discs corroded

slight play/roughness felt in o/s/r wheel bearing

various oil leaks

various suspension components becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,006 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Parking brake travle becoming high on lever

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both front indicators becoming pale

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs becomming corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

o/s/r tyre badly cracked/perished (no cords)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

slight play/roughness felt in o/s/r wheel bearing

various oil leaks

various suspension components becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,109 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 85,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,241 miles

exhaust centre box poor

front and rear brake discs rusty

hand brake poor

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s front sidelight lens cracked

under body very rusty suspension arms spring etc

Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,240 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre box poor

front and rear brake discs rusty

hand brake poor

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s front sidelight lens cracked

under body very rusty suspension arms spring etc

Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,223 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing on suspension units

Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,223 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion developing on suspension units

Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,162 miles

all underbody suspension arms corroded

both rear tyre tread depths distorted on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre tread depth low

Fail 10 Sep 2008 76,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

all underbody suspesion parts heavily corroded

both rear tyre treads distorted on inner edge

exhaust system corroded and has small holes

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,004 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 62,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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S737 JKP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S737 JKP, 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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S737 JKP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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