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W988 RTC

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,776 mi
Last recorded95,776 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 RTC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 95,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 95,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 95,703 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,704 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,703 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 91,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 89,748 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 89,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 84,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,135 miles

brake fluid level low

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

front brake discs corroded/slight runout

n/s front shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,135 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake fluid level low

front brake discs corroded/slight runout

n/s front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,239 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,239 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s front bottom ball joint gaiter split

n/s front shock absorber dust cover condition poor

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,610 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint gaiter split

n/s front shock absorber dust cover condition poor

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 57,911 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,255 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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W988 RTC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 W988 RTC, 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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W988 RTC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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