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W962 MAP

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,726 mi
Last recorded117,726 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 MAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,726 miles

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floor to sills corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 116,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floor to sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,251 miles

rear shock absorbers getting weak

Fail 1 Jun 2018 115,251 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 6 May 2015 114,914 miles

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyre side walls peishing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 114,911 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyre side walls peishing

Pass 2 May 2012 114,898 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 114,896 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 113,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 113,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f/disc poor condition

n/s/r/tyre perished

o/s/f/disc poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2010 108,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 108,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 101,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 71,463 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front fog light lens cracked

park brake 17% efficiency

Pass 29 Sep 2005 58,096 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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W962 MAP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W962 MAP, 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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W962 MAP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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