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Y181 JMV

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 JMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 115,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 114,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 110,446 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes service brake and handbrake just met requirements

Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,031 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - border line pass (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,736 miles

All four tyres heavily cracked & perished

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers down nearside of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 96,715 miles

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

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers down nearside of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,710 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,611 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,215 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,589 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,728 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,071 miles

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

front brake discs worn and marked

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,930 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,930 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,370 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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Y181 JMV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y181 JMV, 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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Y181 JMV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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