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W946 EKJ

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 EKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner and outter (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015
Pass 27 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 142,589 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 118,491 miles

offside inner cv boot

Fail 12 Jun 2009 118,491 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside inner cv boot

Fail 2 Jan 2008 112,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

centre rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 112,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

centre rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 92,283 miles

Nearside rear top wishbone ball joint has slight play

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 92,283 miles

Nearside rear top wishbone ball joint has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 74,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 74,117 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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W946 EKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W946 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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W946 EKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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