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X195 MBJ

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,829 mi
Last recorded52,829 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX195 MBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 52,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,750 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 52,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,304 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,210 miles

both rear tyres are perished and have un-even tread wear on the inside edges

Fail 11 Jun 2014 50,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are perished and have un-even tread wear on the inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,907 miles

section of exhaust is deteriorated and leaking at the centre to rear exhaust box join

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,022 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,263 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,992 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 39,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) 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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X195 MBJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver 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 X195 MBJ, 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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X195 MBJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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