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RO51 WWS

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,968 mi
Last recorded92,968 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WWS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 92,968 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 92,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022
Fail 1 Sep 2022

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021
Fail 30 Jul 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,680 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills crushed on jacking points

Fail 12 Jul 2019 83,678 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sills crushed on jacking points

Pass 9 May 2018 83,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 83,528 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,525 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,844 miles

hand brake effort low esp o/s

n/s/f flexi hose deteriorated

rear suspension arms and coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,622 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,771 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,907 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 38,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

air bag light on. noise fron clutch release area

Pass 20 Sep 2005 26,596 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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RO51 WWS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RO51 WWS, 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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RO51 WWS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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