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WP51 HWC

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,602 mi
Last recorded38,602 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 HWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 38,602 miles

Front/rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2025 38,602 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front/rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 37,421 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 33,679 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 30,915 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 30,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 28,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,479 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 24,479 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 23,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 22,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,775 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 19,138 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 18,402 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 May 2012 16,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,196 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 11,909 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,946 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 8,942 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 7,881 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 HWC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

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

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