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Y189 FTA

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

49,112 mi
Last recorded49,112 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 FTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 49,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 42,129 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 40,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,371 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 39,371 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,247 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 39,242 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,774 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,647 miles

handbrake 17%

Fail 12 May 2016 37,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake 17%

Pass 7 May 2015 37,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,881 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 36,881 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 34,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 34,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,248 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,640 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,274 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 18,247 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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Y189 FTA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y189 FTA, 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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What year was Y189 FTA registered?

Y189 FTA is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y189 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 FTA shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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