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RJ51 TZS

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,106 mi
Last recorded103,106 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 TZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 103,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 99,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 97,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 95,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,387 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,387 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 May 2013 86,941 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 86,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,880 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,546 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,357 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 61,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,239 miles

front service brake discs heavily discoloured

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,793 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 39,793 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,676 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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RJ51 TZS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZS, 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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RJ51 TZS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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