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WP51 HVT

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,879 mi
Last recorded77,879 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,619 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,023 miles

Advise corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 76,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Advise corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 73,677 miles

Offside Rear has corrosion and hole at floor panl

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2016 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear has corrosion and hole at floor panl

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2015 69,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from oil cooler pipes

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,665 miles

Irregular wear to inner edge of both rear tyres

Fail 28 Mar 2014 64,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,091 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 60,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,550 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,605 miles

Drivers seat belt twisted

Front discs lipped deeply,pitted,corroded & not being fully swept

High level brake light partially in-op

O/S/R tyre on 2mm

Rear foot brake & hand brake not locking out

Steering rack damp

Unable to see inner brake pads

N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm & near bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2008 19,209 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,376 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,170 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 13,170 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HVT is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 WP51 HVT, 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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What year was WP51 HVT registered?

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

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