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WP51 HVY

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,265 mi
Last recorded75,265 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,115 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks and springs worn (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,559 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,559 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,673 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,983 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,330 miles

reartyresworn on edge, n/s/r shockabsorberdamp.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,227 miles

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

both front tyres worn right to min limit. nsr tyre uneven wear.nsr shockabsorber damp.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,802 miles

o/s inner cv boot perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 60,100 miles

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

rear of exhaust rusting.o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,637 miles

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

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,149 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,126 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,152 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 HVY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

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

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