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W982 EKJ

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW982 EKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 65,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,460 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,460 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

brake fluid poor

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,765 miles

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

little reserve travel parkbrake lever

nearside rear tyre has cut on wall not dep enough to each cords

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,612 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 47,864 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,864 miles

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,709 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,923 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 41,921 miles

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

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

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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W982 EKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W982 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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W982 EKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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