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W616 AFC

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

82,382 mi
Last recorded82,382 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 AFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 82,382 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 82,368 miles

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

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

underbody covered in undersell

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,270 miles

Underbody sealed

Fail 4 Apr 2024 81,260 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spring arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Three rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,205 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 81,205 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush allowing arm to rub against subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel Alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel Alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 76,783 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2019 76,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,529 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 74,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,932 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,330 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 71,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,136 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,664 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,217 miles

advise nearside front flexy brake pipe starting to perrish

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,485 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,578 miles

advise both front wiper blades starting to detereorate

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,948 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,948 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,973 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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W616 AFC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 W616 AFC, 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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W616 AFC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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