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X234 WYC

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,411 mi
Last recorded108,411 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 WYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 108,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 107,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 107,320 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 105,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 105,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 104,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 102,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,875 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 101,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 99,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,715 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 96,715 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,575 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded through lack of use

Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,575 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded through lack of use

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,159 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded through lack of use.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 89,159 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded through lack of use.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,782 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 78,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,975 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,725 miles

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED IN PLACES

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

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

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SURFACE CORRODED

Fail 10 Mar 2009 69,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,769 miles

Rear exhaust worn & repaired

Pass 24 Feb 2007 58,678 miles

advise center exhaust section deteriorating

advise front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 50,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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X234 WYC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X234 WYC, 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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X234 WYC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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