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S782 DAE

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,084 mi
Last recorded64,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 DAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 64,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 63,522 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 63,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 62,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 62,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,315 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 62,315 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 61,776 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 61,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,229 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 60,182 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 60,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 58,718 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 58,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2017 57,673 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,569 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 57,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,777 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,777 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,930 miles

PLEASE NOTE ALL TYRES ARE SUFFERING CRACKING OF THE RUBBER TO VARYING DEGREES - BUT MEET M.O.T.CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,791 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,564 miles

Number plate light lenses painted and showing incorrect colour

Fail 19 Sep 2011 53,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Number plate light lenses painted and showing incorrect colour

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,302 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,299 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both rear tyres starting to crack & perish!

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 51,978 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 51,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 49,966 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 48,704 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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S782 DAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S782 DAE, 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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S782 DAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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