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S903 EGP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,017 mi
Last recorded71,017 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 EGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 71,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 20 May 2020 70,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,706 miles

Exhaust centre silencer rubber deteriorated

Off and nearside front inner brake discs faces are in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 69,700 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust centre silencer rubber deteriorated

Off and nearside front inner brake discs faces are in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,054 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,370 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear both nearside and offside coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and repaired all exhaust hanger rubbers are in poor condition

parking brake travel

Fail 3 Jun 2016 64,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm with lower shock absorber mount on (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear both nearside and offside coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and repaired all exhaust hanger rubbers are in poor condition

parking brake travel

Pass 14 May 2015 59,772 miles

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

nsf and osf brake discs inner faces heavily wor scored pitted and corroded\repair to exhaust\front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,901 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces\rear suspension components corrodeing\no lock outs on parking brake

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 53,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 52,508 miles

INSIDE OF FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,544 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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S903 EGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S903 EGP, 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 S903 EGP registered?

S903 EGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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