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S862 GLG

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,248 mi
Last recorded126,248 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 GLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 126,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 126,247 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system for the offside rear brake (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 125,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 125,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 125,884 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 125,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 124,952 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 124,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,200 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner body cover panel in chassis

Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

parking brake readings low

sevice brake readings low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 114,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system rusty and thin

Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,068 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 107,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 95,786 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,027 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 66,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded

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

O/S/F sill damaged

O/S/F wheel bearing not tested

Rear brake discs surface corroded

Slight wear noted in N/S/R suspension lower arm

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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S862 GLG is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,321 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 S862 GLG, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S862 GLG is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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