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W731 MBC

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,304 mi
Last recorded55,304 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 MBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 55,304 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,228 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in windscreen in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe around weld (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around boot area (6.1.B.2)

rear brakes only just met requirements without excessive force

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,380 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,380 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,481 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)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,743 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 48,743 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 46,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,541 miles

chip in windscreen/front brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Fail 19 Apr 2010 44,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in windscreen/front brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,053 miles

chip in screen/both middle exhaust mounts splitting

Fail 23 Apr 2009 41,053 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in screen/both middle exhaust mounts splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,796 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,159 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 33,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear pan inner bushes starting to pull apart

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs & pads getting worn

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut & road wheel buckled

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,286 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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W731 MBC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W731 MBC, 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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W731 MBC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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