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W256 YPP

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

77,731 mi
Last recorded77,731 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 YPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 77,731 miles

Coil spring worn all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 77,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring worn all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,525 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension parts surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,159 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gater split and detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all suspension parts, age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 77,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gater split and detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all suspension parts, age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,029 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED O/S/F shocker cover damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 76,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 76,276 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,742 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 75,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 74,410 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,341 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 71,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

nsr tyre perishing on wall

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,461 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 66,460 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,661 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 63,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,792 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,725 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 57,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 54,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 52,997 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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W256 YPP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 W256 YPP, 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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W256 YPP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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