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E916 FLY

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,383 mi
Last recorded101,383 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE916 FLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 101,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing/bald on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2023 96,594 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 96,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flexi brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 80,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,889 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,888 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,839 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

front number plate cracked.

lips on front brake discs.

o/s/n/s/f shock absorber dust covers broken.

o/s/n/s/r lower coil spring mounts rusty.

rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 74,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

front number plate cracked.

lips on front brake discs.

o/s/n/s/f shock absorber dust covers broken.

o/s/n/s/r lower coil spring mounts rusty.

rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,123 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 66,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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E916 FLY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E916 FLY, 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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E916 FLY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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