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WV51 ZVO

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,892 mi
Last recorded61,892 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 ZVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,892 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge , tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under body

plastic door sill covers fitted

sills damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,812 miles

plastic door sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,737 miles

plastic door sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 61,732 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

plastic door sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,957 miles

General suspension and under body rust

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

General suspension and under body rust

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,841 miles

offside wing mounted indicator is insecure, power stearing pump is weeping oil, engine is leaking oil, rear tyres are worn unevenly.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,020 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f coil spring rusty at top of joint mount

o/s/r coil spring rusty

o/s/r-n/s/r brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,020 miles

n/s/f coil spring rusty at top of joint mount

o/s/r coil spring rusty

o/s/r-n/s/r brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,239 miles

both front tyres low on edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,711 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 44,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f brake pad warning light broken

rear bump stops detatched

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,703 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,384 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 39,384 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,269 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 37,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,430 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 34,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 ZVO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV51 ZVO, 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 WV51 ZVO registered?

WV51 ZVO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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