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RF51 JWN

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,489 mi
Last recorded93,489 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 JWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 93,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,084 miles

EML Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,232 miles

EML Light on

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

EML Light on

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 84,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 80,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,620 miles

exhaust slight leak @ front flexi joint

rear coil springs corroded @ bottom

slight movement in steering column

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,262 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,255 miles

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

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

slightly uneven rear brake application,n/s low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,667 miles

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

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

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,332 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,759 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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RF51 JWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF51 JWN, 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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RF51 JWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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