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S739 FRO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,843 mi
Last recorded82,843 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 FRO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 82,117 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 81,091 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 80,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 79,209 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 78,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 76,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 76,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 74,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 73,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 72,152 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,086 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,641 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,833 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,007 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 64,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,005 miles

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

o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ tyres on legal limit.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,369 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,780 miles

rad in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,064 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,091 miles

front indicator bulbs slightly faded

o/s/r rear brake pad tension clip missaligned

rec handbrake adjustment

Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,275 miles

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

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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S739 FRO 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 87.5%.

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 S739 FRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S739 FRO?

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What year was S739 FRO registered?

S739 FRO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S739 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S739 FRO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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