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WV51 ZWR

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,915 mi
Last recorded81,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 ZWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,915 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 81,915 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,816 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both wiper blades deteriorated

slight damage to the nearside front wheel

Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,479 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both wiper blades deteriorated

slight damage to the nearside front wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,277 miles

Oil leak

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

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

damp around power steering resivoir

Pass 3 May 2013 58,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,393 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre brake lamp bulb not working (1 of 7)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,662 miles

Both front suspension arm ball joint boots split

Nearside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,208 miles

1 segment of high level brake light is inop.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f wiper blade is loose.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 43,208 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)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1 segment of high level brake light is inop.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f wiper blade is loose.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,578 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 35,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,497 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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WV51 ZWR is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

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

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