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S900 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,404 mi
Last recorded90,404 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,016 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2012 90,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,705 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 83,237 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2009 83,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,428 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,428 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 66,628 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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S900 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S900 GTV, 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 S900 GTV registered?

S900 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S900 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S900 GTV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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