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WP51 HVB

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,567 mi
Last recorded29,567 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 HVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 29,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension components are corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 29,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,061 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 22,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 20,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the hand brake is only 16%

Fail 2 Dec 2017 20,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the hand brake is only 16%

Pass 8 Dec 2016 18,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 17,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,273 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 15,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 15,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 15,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 14,640 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,501 miles

n/s wing mirror outer casing broken

o/s top engine stabilizer mount bush worn

Pass 1 Dec 2005 9,426 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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WP51 HVB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 64,239 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 WP51 HVB, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP51 HVB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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