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S221 NNV

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,148 mi
Last recorded88,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 NNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,124 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,441 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 77,441 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,534 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,868 miles

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 slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner tread area. On tread depth limit

surface corrosion to nearside front brake disc inner braking surface

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,883 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 50,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,718 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to expose cords

minor under body damage

nail in tyre

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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S221 NNV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S221 NNV, 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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S221 NNV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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