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S174 HGP

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,278 mi
Last recorded57,278 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 HGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,128 miles

brake discs all round corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,889 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 31,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,417 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 21,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S174 HGP is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 S174 HGP, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S174 HGP registered?

S174 HGP is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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