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W396 YPX

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 YPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,697 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 70,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Front multiple stone chips in windscreen

Offside Rear minor play in top suspension arm bushes

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 66,827 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Front multiple stone chips in windscreen

Offside Rear minor play in top suspension arm bushes

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 62,954 miles

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

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

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

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

under body and suspension is corroded due to standing

Fail 17 May 2016 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

under body and suspension is corroded due to standing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,860 miles

all brake discs are corroded by standing but fully functional

Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,505 miles

both rear tyres have cracked outer walls but not showing cords at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2010 59,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have cracked outer walls but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,405 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,405 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 57,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2008 54,358 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under tray loose

airbag warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,890 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 52,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,311 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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W396 YPX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W396 YPX, 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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W396 YPX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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