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X266 BHU

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,529 mi
Last recorded136,529 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 BHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 136,529 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 136,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,319 miles

oil leaks

rear brake pipes have some rust and have been coated in under seal so unable to see full condition

sill covers fitted unable to see condition of outer sills

Pass 21 Dec 2018 131,710 miles

rear springs, wishbones and suspension components very rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2018 131,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear springs, wishbones and suspension components very rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2017 131,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes have 47% imbalance across axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc inner face has no braking friction surface left and is extremely pitted with only 10mm pad contact (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose split to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc inner face has no braking friction surface left and is extremely pitted with only 10mm pad contact (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc inner face has no braking friction surface left and is extremely pitted with no pad contact on outer face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes have 32% imbalance across axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

all underbody has advanced corrosion

engine oil leak

front pads getting low

noisy power steering pump

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

unable to ascertain condition of o/s/r rear bearing due to rusty rear brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2016 128,218 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 128,216 miles

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

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

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 24 Jun 2015 124,898 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 124,566 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 124,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 123,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front outer sill panels are damaged

advise front and rear inner arch trims fitted (unable to inspect inner arch trims for corrosion )

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 123,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front outer sill panels are damaged

advise front and rear inner arch trims fitted (unable to inspect inner arch trims for corrosion )

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,945 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 114,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 114,935 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 108,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2008 108,150 miles

centre exhaust mount insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,033 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 99,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 88,291 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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X266 BHU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X266 BHU, 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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X266 BHU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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