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Y209 JNO

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 JNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake just met requirements

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake just met requirements

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

Fail 27 May 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 40,253 miles

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

Underside of the vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 May 2025 40,253 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of the vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,120 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 38,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 38,488 miles

All suspension and brake components showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 38,486 miles

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

All suspension and brake components showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,433 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 38,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,987 miles

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

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,321 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear lower shock mount rubber deteriorated

Rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,697 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,048 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

coolant level low

fuel filler neck insecure

light surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 35,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front indicators pale.

coolant level low.

engine management light on.

exhaust system corroded.

front & rear discs worn, corroded & pitted.

fuel filler neck insecure recomend attenion.

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar end link bushes perished.

n/s door mirror missing.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corroded.

rear brake pads very low recomend attenion.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight oil leaks.

slight play steering rack.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,297 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

front brake discs worn/pitted

handbrake travel

indicator/wiper switches slightly loose

nsf tyre side wall damaged,both front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr brake discs pitted

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

rear coil springs and rear lower suspension arms corroding

staining on nsr shock absorber

Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,297 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

front brake discs worn/pitted

handbrake travel

indicator/wiper switches slightly loose

nsf tyre side wall damaged,both front tyres wearing on inner edges

osr brake discs pitted

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

rear coil springs and rear lower suspension arms corroding

staining on nsr shock absorber

Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,570 miles

Refer To Advice Sheet No.253182900477 Dated 12/04/2010

Fail 12 Apr 2010 28,550 miles

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

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

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing

Engine Management Warning Lamp On

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Bushes Perishing

Front Brake Balance Poor

Front Brake Discs Worn

N/S Headlamp Aim On Upper Limit

N/S/R Number Plate Dim

N/S/R Tyre Close To Legal Limit--Has Nails In Tread

O/S/R Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

Rear Brake Pads Low Discs Corroding

Slight Leak Front Exhaust Section

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel

osr brake discs corroded

rear number plate lamp dim,recommend attention

Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel

osr brake discs corroded

rear number plate lamp dim,recommend attention

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,136 miles

indicator and wiper stalk slightly insecure.

Fail 10 Apr 2007 22,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,702 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,238 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 20,237 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 20,237 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y209 JNO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y209 JNO, 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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Y209 JNO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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