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RJ51 TYU

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 84,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front and both rear side sills slightly corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,823 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 79,822 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,893 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,642 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,799 miles

n/s&o/s/rear bump stop insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2013 71,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,276 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,593 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

bonnet catch stiff/hard to open

Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,535 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 43,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 39,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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RJ51 TYU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RJ51 TYU, 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 RJ51 TYU registered?

RJ51 TYU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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