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W992 SWP

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,665 mi
Last recorded92,665 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW992 SWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 92,665 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 82,650 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin of silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Pass 14 May 2019 82,058 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 82,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,184 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,158 miles

front exhaust skin rusty

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Fail 4 Aug 2014 79,158 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust skin rusty

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

upper and lower wishbones rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,105 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 77,104 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,184 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 76,184 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

bonnet warning light stays on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 71,700 miles

front discs rusty

front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

rear exhaust blowing and detiorateing

Fail 14 May 2010 71,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs rusty

front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

rear exhaust blowing and detiorateing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front position/indicator lamp lens cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2007 51,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 39,597 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 39,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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W992 SWP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W992 SWP, 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 W992 SWP registered?

W992 SWP is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W992 SWP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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