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NJ51 XEB

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,868 mi
Last recorded66,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XEB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 66,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside jet not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,621 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

check strap drivers door broken

tyre has abnormal wear around tread pattern

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,792 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

check strap drivers door broken

exhaust heat shield corroded at front

Fail 14 Jun 2022 64,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

check strap drivers door broken

Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,041 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all suspension and steering covers. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 59,007 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 59,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,554 miles

both rear ciol springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,353 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 54,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,607 miles

Airbag light is on

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,800 miles

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

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

air bag light on..bonnet hindges stiff..radiator corroded..noise from belt area..

Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

air bag light on..bonnet hindges stiff..radiator corroded..noise from belt area..

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,026 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 40,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,068 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 32,044 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 17,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 17,284 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)

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

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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NJ51 XEB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ51 XEB, 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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NJ51 XEB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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