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WP51 HWV

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,672 mi
Last recorded63,672 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 HWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 63,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,222 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 62,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,416 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer repaired small hole in pipe

slight blow ay front exhaust flexi pipe

slight play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,887 miles

NSF tyre old- 2006

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,635 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 57,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 55,755 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,770 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 48,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,769 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 48,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 44,451 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken away

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

leak from o/s/r shock absorber only just passed test

n/s/r rear tow adjusting rod lock nut not locked off

Pass 26 May 2011 39,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,921 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 38,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,108 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 HWV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

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

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