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W423 SBU

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,500 mi
Last recorded140,500 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 140,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 140,016 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 139,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,260 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 138,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 136,140 miles

Brake discs rusty all round

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 136,140 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake discs rusty all round

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 135,876 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 135,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,962 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 126,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low on tread

exhaurst back box is holed and blowing slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2009 120,415 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2008 114,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 106,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 92,975 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 78,739 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edges.

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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W423 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W423 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W423 SBU registered?

W423 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W423 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W423 SBU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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