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M444 MSW

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,894 mi
Last recorded53,894 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 MSW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,894 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 30 Aug 2024 53,324 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively And inner discs slight rust (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,815 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,112 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing and n/s/r loose in spring housing

Fail 8 Aug 2022 52,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r bump stop missing and n/s/r loose in spring housing

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,882 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing and n/s/r loose in spring housing

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,648 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing and n/s/r loose in spring housing

Pass 6 Jul 2019 51,006 miles

Both rear bump stops breaking up

Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,417 miles

Offside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2017 49,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 47,977 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,573 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,184 miles

n/s/f brake fluctuates [warped disc?] close to m o t failure

Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,183 miles

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

n/s/f brake fluctuates [warped disc?] close to m o t failure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,118 miles

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

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,593 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 11,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M444 MSW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 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 M444 MSW, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M444 MSW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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