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S780 NGM

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,309 mi
Last recorded48,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 NGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 48,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 44,148 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 44,102 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 42,753 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,480 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 404,441 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 40,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,510 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,829 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 30,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 30,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,743 miles

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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S780 NGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S780 NGM, 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 S780 NGM registered?

S780 NGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S780 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 NGM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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