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H5 NTC

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

108,014 mi
Last recorded108,014 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 NTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 108,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 103,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 95,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,664 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges (smooth)

Fail 31 Mar 2021 92,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

All tyres worn on inner edges (smooth)

Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,926 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 83,161 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,450 miles

Both Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,780 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 77,773 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,479 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges on limit

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,076 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Centre exhaust rubber mount perishing(needs attention)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 62,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,082 miles

Dry coolant residue around bottom of radiator

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,671 miles

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

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,717 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 54,661 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,010 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 48,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front discs worn and corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 47,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 40,655 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 40,517 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear brake pads low

Slight play in Nearside rear spring saddle/arm mountings

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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H5 NTC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H5 NTC, 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 H5 NTC registered?

H5 NTC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for H5 NTC shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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