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W985 FKE

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,269 mi
Last recorded69,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 FKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has misshapen tread /perished (2003 tyre)

Offside Rear tyre has misshapen tread/perished (2003 tyre)

Rear silencer is corroded

all suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,437 miles

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

center exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated and perishing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 68,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated and perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,540 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 64,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 61,954 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,954 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,721 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 59,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2006 54,595 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2006 54,595 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

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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W985 FKE is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W985 FKE, 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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W985 FKE is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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