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G7 SNO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,822 mi
Last recorded124,822 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 SNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 124,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 124,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 123,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 123,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 123,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 122,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 120,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 118,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight corrosion in o/s/f inner arch

Fail 1 Jun 2016 118,349 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired bolted repair plate to floor pan (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight corrosion in o/s/f inner arch

Pass 11 Jun 2015 116,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Jul 2013 112,084 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,476 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 111,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 103,224 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

some rear suspension bushes showing signs of ageing ok at this mot test

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,233 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 94,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,707 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small leak on radiator level topped up

Pass 26 Aug 2006 74,968 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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G7 SNO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 G7 SNO, 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 G7 SNO registered?

G7 SNO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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