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W182 DAR

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 DAR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 87,579 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 87,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 81,428 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,779 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 79,756 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,481 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

Fail 21 Jan 2020 79,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre cut and wearing unevenly with no visible tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 78,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake discs corroded

brake fluid low in reservoir

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,700 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

heavy corrosion to both rear coil springd

heavy corrosion to both rear trailing arms

n/s/ f brake hose perished

o/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,697 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

heavy corrosion to both rear coil springd

heavy corrosion to both rear trailing arms

n/s/ f brake hose perished

o/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,337 miles

tyres need air /// engine oil

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,326 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large flat spot in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tyres need air /// engine oil

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,884 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,876 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,264 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 69,264 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 65,995 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,237 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,223 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,223 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,430 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,430 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 41,952 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 37,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,201 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 35,201 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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Pass 5 May 2006 31,509 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 5 May 2006 31,509 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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W182 DAR is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W182 DAR, 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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W182 DAR is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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