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Y199 OMW

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,172 mi
Last recorded55,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 OMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 55,172 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing has snapped bolt in strut top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 54,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,555 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded not fully visible & pipe is also greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front anti-role bar link rubbers perishing but not resulting in excessive play

center exhaust bracket is secured by jubilee clip

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,555 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded not fully visible & pipe is also greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front anti-role bar link rubbers perishing but not resulting in excessive play

center exhaust bracket is secured by jubilee clip

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 54,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 54,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 53,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 53,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,238 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack.

Pass 17 May 2012 53,044 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 53,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Air bag illumination all time

Pass 13 May 2011 52,610 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,450 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,633 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,366 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 48,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,628 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 45,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,866 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 39,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both nearside and offside brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,838 miles

both nearside and offside brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inside edge

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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Y199 OMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y199 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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Y199 OMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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