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W735 EKJ

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,707 mi
Last recorded46,707 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 EKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 40,004 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake just met requirements (16%)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,062 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,062 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

IMPORTED VEHICLE - UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY ALIGN HEADLAMPS LATERALLY HEIGHT CORRECT AND NO KICKUP* WIPER CLEARANCE POOR* VERY MINOR DAMAGE WINDSCREEN ZONE A* RADIATOR DETERIORATING* AIRBAG LIGHT ON*

RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF CAMSHAFT BELT AND PULLEYS ETC - ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST*

UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY EXAMINE INNER AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS* ANTI-ROLL BAR END BUSHES PERISHED* SUSPECT NSR ROADWHEEL DISTORTED* UNDER ENGINE TRAY IN POOR CONDITION* FRONT BRAKEHOSES PERISHING*

Pass 23 Dec 2005 25,810 miles

ADVISES ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST :FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND WORN* UNABLE TO FULLY EXAMINE INNER AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS* HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR - IMPORTED VEHICLE* UNDER ENGINE TRAY RESTRICTS VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS*

Pass 28 Jul 2005 24,038 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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W735 EKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W735 EKJ, 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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W735 EKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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