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W431 NJB

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

63,602 mi
Last recorded63,602 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 NJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 63,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 61,938 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))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 59,661 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 59,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 57,554 miles

both front discs poor condition

both front sills have damage

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,054 miles

Front discs have rust ingress

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose has worn through slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop fallen off

sill edges bent /damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2021 56,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front discs have rust ingress

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose has worn through slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop fallen off

sill edges bent /damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2020 54,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,229 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,012 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2016 52,012 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,938 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight jacking damage to sill lips

Fail 20 Oct 2014 51,931 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake discs corroded

jacking damage to sills

nail in nearside rear tyre and sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre has cut in tread not in excess of requirements

offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks appearing in wall

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks appearing in wall

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,237 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,451 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front spot lamps defective

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,499 miles

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front spot lamps defective

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,160 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,021 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,021 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,845 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 42,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 40,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W431 NJB 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 W431 NJB, 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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W431 NJB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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