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S872 BVA

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 BVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 May 2012 95,183 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) n/s rear tyre bald on inner shoulder 3) nail in o/s front tyre tread 4) outer sill covers fitted 5) outer sill lower seams damaged

6) o/s and n/s front suspension lower arms inner bushes worn

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,935 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,278 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,437 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 BVA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BVA, 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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S872 BVA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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