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X959 NGN

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,366 mi
Last recorded124,366 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 NGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,547 miles

Offside Headlamp beam intensity weak image

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 117,748 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged both fronts tyres showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,908 miles

slight oil leak .

Fail 16 Feb 2021 115,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

slight oil leak .

Pass 14 Feb 2020 115,509 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,746 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 112,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,497 miles

slight play in link . brake pads worn . underbody undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,934 miles

brake pads low.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 107,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pads low.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,529 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 105,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 103,031 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.Radiator support corroded and very poor condition.Centre exhaust fixing deteriorated.Both headlamps slightly low intensity.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 103,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted.Radiator support corroded and very poor condition.Centre exhaust fixing deteriorated.Both headlamps slightly low intensity.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,350 miles

blue tint to all white lights

chip in windscreen

general oil leaks

plastic sill covers

Fail 25 Jul 2013 101,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

blue tint to all white lights

chip in windscreen

general oil leaks

plastic sill covers

Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,953 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

lower sills covered

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,264 miles

Oil leak

front inner disc worn

front number plate cracked. rear number plate cracked and water marks

o/s/r tyre been plugged

outter sills covered

Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

centre brake light 1 bulb out

front inner disc worn

front number plate cracked. rear number plate cracked and water marks

n/s o/s rear inner disc excess pitted

o/s/r tyre been plugged

outter sills covered

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs rusty

rear number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs rusty

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2008 71,456 miles

O/s/f spot light lens holed.

Check engine light on.

Front and rear number plates cracked.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f side light lens cracked.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 57,007 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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X959 NGN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X959 NGN, 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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X959 NGN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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