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RK51 JXJ

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 JXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 87,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 86,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 84,986 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 84,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,886 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 84,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,964 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,971 miles

front disc rusty on inner side

rear big suspension arms bushes slight movement

rear exhaust box advanced corrosion

slight play in rear top ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,322 miles

front disc very rusty on inner side

Pass 18 May 2010 50,419 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 50,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,981 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING IN SIDEWALLS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,294 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 43,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,733 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 38,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,761 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 29,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (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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RK51 JXJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RK51 JXJ, 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 RK51 JXJ registered?

RK51 JXJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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