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WR51 ZVA

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 ZVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 77,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,020 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 74,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,230 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Jun 2020 71,227 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2019 70,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 70,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 69,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 69,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 69,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 68,705 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 68,066 miles

front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,408 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,125 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,168 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,142 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,089 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,361 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 61,361 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZVA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

WR51 ZVA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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