MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
rear springs, wishbones and suspension components very rusty
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust mount insecure
centre exhaust mount insecure
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)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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