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W485 NDD

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,996 mi
Last recorded69,996 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 NDD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,996 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 69,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,720 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 59,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 49,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 44,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,444 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,402 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

i would recommend changing both lower ball joints as the balls look quite rusty both sides

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,096 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 42,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,468 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,962 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,471 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,354 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2006 34,562 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 34,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Plastic sill covers hiding sills

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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W485 NDD is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W485 NDD, 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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W485 NDD is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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