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S83 GHU

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,980 mi
Last recorded103,980 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 GHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,980 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mountings deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 103,980 miles

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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear hangers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 103,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 102,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 11 Apr 2019 99,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,567 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,891 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,597 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber damaged but system still supported

Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,392 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 83,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,381 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,684 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,958 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 55,451 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,451 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,614 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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S83 GHU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S83 GHU, 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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S83 GHU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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