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WR51 OAE

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,666 mi
Last recorded105,666 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 OAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 105,666 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 May 2019 105,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 104,340 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 May 2018 104,324 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no motor noise (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 May 2017 102,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,521 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 102,521 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 101,702 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,378 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 99,378 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil springs corroded

radiator lower mount corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 98,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

radiator lower mount corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,994 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 95,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,142 miles

Both rear Tyres Scrubing Inner Edge

High Hand Brake

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 74,143 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 74,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 60,321 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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WR51 OAE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WR51 OAE, 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 WR51 OAE registered?

WR51 OAE is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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