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W981 MAP

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,190 mi
Last recorded75,190 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 MAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,190 miles

front anti roll bar drop loink rubber bush's perished

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear quater damaged

slight blow center section of exhaust, rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2014 75,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front anti roll bar drop loink rubber bush's perished

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear quater damaged

slight blow center section of exhaust, rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,302 miles

n/s/r 1/4 damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2011 57,299 miles

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

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

n/s/r 1/4 damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,152 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,960 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,097 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,734 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W981 MAP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W981 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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What year was W981 MAP registered?

W981 MAP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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