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VA51 AEE

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,036 mi
Last recorded118,036 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AEE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,036 miles

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

Rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak at gear box

Fail 4 Jul 2018 109,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak at gear box

Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,531 miles

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

h/brake at limit 16%

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,577 miles

air bag light does not illuminate

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2016 93,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light does not illuminate

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,972 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F,N/S/R,N/S/F Tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,316 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,036 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,414 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 67,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,619 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,443 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 51,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VA51 AEE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VA51 AEE, 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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VA51 AEE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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