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S259 YEV

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,064 mi
Last recorded146,064 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 YEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 146,064 miles

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

both front and both rear closing sills corroded/weak

handbrake effort borderline pass

nearside rear top suspension joint slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2023 145,194 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 144,931 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 144,909 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 144,422 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 142,704 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 142,704 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,192 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear service brake performance is low.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 135,189 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 130,287 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 126,262 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2017 126,225 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 106,440 miles

slight blow middle exhaust

Pass 29 May 2015 119,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 114,731 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 114,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 113,581 miles

air bag warning light on

nearside front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 112,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded inside

Pass 10 May 2010 109,266 miles

steering colume play in upper

Pass 23 May 2009 102,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2008
Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,927 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 64,927 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)

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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S259 YEV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S259 YEV, 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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S259 YEV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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