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PGB 8Y

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,522 mi
Last recorded59,522 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGB 8Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 59,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear hand brake effort poor

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,334 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 58,334 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,195 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,178 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,878 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 56,878 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,551 miles

slight buckle rear wheels

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,937 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 54,937 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,580 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,676 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011

front and rear brake discs corroded badly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,315 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,120 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,602 miles

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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PGB 8Y is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PGB 8Y, 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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What year was PGB 8Y registered?

PGB 8Y is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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