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W778 EGF

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,109 mi
Last recorded70,109 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 EGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,109 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 69,983 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 69,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,918 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,665 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers over sills

signs of corrosion to coil springs

signs of corrosion to rear suspension arms

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 28 May 2019 69,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox oil leak

slight corrosion to under side

spring rusty

Pass 11 May 2018 69,366 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,884 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,248 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,314 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 66,314 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,107 miles

wiper blades

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,965 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,418 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 83,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,527 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,000 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 46,997 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,901 miles

offside rear brake caliper is not fully returning on handbrake lever

Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,514 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,294 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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W778 EGF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver 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 W778 EGF, 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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W778 EGF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W778 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W778 EGF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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