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S920 DWV

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,180 mi
Last recorded47,180 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 DWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 47,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 46,915 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 46,749 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 46,615 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,468 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 45,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 44,558 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,802 miles

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

rear brake pads worn slightly unevenly

Fail 16 Jul 2014 41,802 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,148 miles

both front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

handbrake performance slightly low

rear footbrake performance slightly low

Fail 20 Jul 2012 41,144 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

handbrake performance slightly low

rear footbrake performance slightly low

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,528 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 40,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 40,527 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine noise

front and rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front lower suspension wishbones inner front bushes slight movement

slight play in steering rack

suspension bushes starting to perish

suspension starting to rust

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S920 DWV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S920 DWV, 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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S920 DWV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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