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G4 DEP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DEP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,668 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 90,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust box delaminated

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,636 miles

Centre exhaust box delaminated

Fail 17 Jun 2021 90,636 miles

Centre exhaust box delaminated

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 90,582 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 90,532 miles

Nearside Rear Advise tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded Advise front and rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2017 90,532 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Advise tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded Advise front and rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,464 miles

trunk floor corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

trunk floor corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,317 miles

boot floor corroded and holed

heavy corrosion on radiator core but not leaking

rear anti roll bar link arms corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 89,934 miles

Both front shock dust covers deteriorated

Both rear tyres heavily stepped on inner edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre box excessively corroded but not holed

Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,882 miles

Boot floor / rear body joint corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Radiator corroded.

Rear brakes / park brakes, poor effort.

Pass 23 May 2012 89,829 miles

Middle silencer deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2011 89,090 miles

Fuel filler door broken.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear tyres worn inner edges.

CAT slow to work.

Fail 24 May 2011 89,087 miles

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

CAT slow to work.

Fuel filler door broken.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 25 May 2010 88,904 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2009 88,115 miles

front washers poor.

radiator corroded

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 29 Apr 2009 88,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,119 miles

rad poor fins fell out

Fail 19 Oct 2007 80,109 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G4 DEP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G4 DEP, 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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G4 DEP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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