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W298 YPP

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,612 mi
Last recorded81,612 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 YPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 81,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,533 miles

Front brake discs worn + surface corrosion

Front coil springs corrosion

Front tyres abnormal wear inside edges

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear tyres cracking

battery faulty

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,533 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake discs worn + surface corrosion

Front coil springs corrosion

Front tyres abnormal wear inside edges

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear tyres cracking

battery faulty

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,659 miles

unable to see outer sills due to bodykit

Fail 30 Jan 2015 80,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

unable to see outer sills due to bodykit

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,260 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,708 miles

Oil leak

front discs getting worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,896 miles

Oil leak

front crooss beam getting corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,325 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight oil leak

small chip in wind screen

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,320 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,125 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion evident front and rear brake discs

nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 31 Jan 2008 56,125 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

corrosion evident front and rear brake discs

nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,788 miles

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

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

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

wiper blade worn

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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W298 YPP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W298 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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W298 YPP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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