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W412 SBU

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

65,044 mi
Last recorded65,044 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,044 miles

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2021 65,044 miles

Offside Outer Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,325 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking,offside starting to lightly wear on inner edge.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and both slight fluctuation. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 17% allow rear disc's and pads to bed in. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 64,325 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking,offside starting to lightly wear on inner edge.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and both slight fluctuation. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 17% allow rear disc's and pads to bed in. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,294 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 62,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 60,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 60,436 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,259 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,442 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,088 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,132 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 45,124 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 45,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,703 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 1 Apr 2008 42,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner surfaces

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm), and has nail in tread

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,217 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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W412 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W412 SBU, 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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W412 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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