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X828 PSL

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,876 mi
Last recorded122,876 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 PSL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 122,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 118,944 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 118,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,904 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,971 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,155 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 108,140 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,596 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 101,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

radiator corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 101,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

radiator corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 97,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,117 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 85,938 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 72,293 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X828 PSL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X828 PSL, 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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X828 PSL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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