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W915 BKM

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,680 mi
Last recorded72,680 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW915 BKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,680 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both droplinks cracked and split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,122 miles

corrosion to all 4 coil springs

corrosion to underbody

front and rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 70,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to all 4 coil springs

corrosion to underbody

front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,601 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 3 Nov 2014 67,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front flexable brake hoses perished

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 62,443 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

flexable brake hoses perished

play in o/s/r & n/s/r lower suspension arms

wear & corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust clamp

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,279 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 45,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,625 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,614 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,205 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 35,199 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,169 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W915 BKM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W915 BKM, 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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W915 BKM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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