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Y136 OMW

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 OMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 88,327 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,852 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 83,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,028 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,054 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 74,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,498 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,447 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long travel parking brake.

slight oil leak.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,830 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Long travel parking brake.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,077 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 54,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,670 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 46,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,418 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 37,418 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,934 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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Y136 OMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y136 OMW, 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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Y136 OMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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