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W466 TGC

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,620 mi
Last recorded76,620 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 TGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

coolent leak from radiator

enigne oil leak

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrosion

slight brake binde offside front wheel

slight distortion on front brake disks

slight exhaust blow from backbox

slight exhaust blow from mid section

wiper stalk worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all coil springs corroded

coolent leak from radiator

enigne oil leak

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrosion

slight brake binde offside front wheel

slight distortion on front brake disks

slight exhaust blow from backbox

slight exhaust blow from mid section

wiper stalk worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,254 miles

n/s and o/s front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,226 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s and o/s front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,932 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 75,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,051 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 75,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 73,713 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,681 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 68,924 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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W466 TGC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W466 TGC, 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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W466 TGC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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