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S809 DAE

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,256 mi
Last recorded68,256 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 DAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded And rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underbody surface

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,236 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,657 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,793 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 44,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,186 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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S809 DAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S809 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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What year was S809 DAE registered?

S809 DAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S809 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S809 DAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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