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WV51 XBK

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,601 mi
Last recorded102,601 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 XBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,601 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,593 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 73,830 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside and offside plastic skirts fitted on outer sills cannot inspect outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,213 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,491 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

All suspension coil springs corroded

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 2 Jul 2009 58,994 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,277 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 51,272 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nsf tyre out of shape

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,089 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 51,089 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 51,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 51,012 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WV51 XBK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV51 XBK, 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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WV51 XBK is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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