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W945 VGJ

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 VGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,589 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 109,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Emissions not carried out due to engine overheating

Pass 27 May 2016 106,149 miles

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 21 May 2015 99,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,009 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 96,009 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,840 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 90,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,712 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

rubber boot split on o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

rubber boot split on o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,024 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,955 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 66,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 59,265 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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W945 VGJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W945 VGJ, 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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W945 VGJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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