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S872 BNP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,162 mi
Last recorded75,162 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 BNP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,724 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,171 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust hangar broken

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,972 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres cracked in tread area

nearside outer door sill damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear and offside rear footbrake efficiencies slightly low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,289 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 71,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2009 71,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 71,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 69,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,450 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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S872 BNP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S872 BNP, 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

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What year was S872 BNP registered?

S872 BNP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S872 BNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 BNP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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