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SWP 438P

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,708 mi
Last recorded39,708 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 438P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 39,708 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rusting slight (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hand brake effort slightly down. inspection required

Offside headlight aim on upper limit

Rear prop shaft u/j has slight lift in one cup

both scuttle drain pipes broken off inside front wheel arches

outer floor / sill rusting

Fail 11 May 2017 39,708 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rusting slight (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear hand brake effort slightly down. inspection required

Offside headlight aim on upper limit

Rear prop shaft u/j has slight lift in one cup

both scuttle drain pipes broken off inside front wheel arches

outer floor / sill rusting

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,530 miles

n/s side repeater n/w.

slight play in o/s inner track rod end.

Pass 14 May 2014 31,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 29,811 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 29,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 27,856 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

poor beam patern o./s and n/s

Fail 11 Jun 2010 26,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear upper axle bush slightly worn

small cut in n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear upper axle bush slightly worn

small cut in n/s/f tyre on outer wall

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,669 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 18,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,243 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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SWP 438P is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SWP 438P, 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 SWP 438P registered?

SWP 438P is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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The MOT history for SWP 438P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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