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Y259 WGV

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 WGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear drain holes corroded and floor weak

Pass 30 Jul 2019

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear drain holes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018

Rear floor weak near drain holes

Pass 24 Jul 2017

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,873 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 68,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,153 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 46,999 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

R Discs pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,811 miles

o/s check strap noisey

earth strap at gearbox poor

slight wear in front suspension arms

v. slight wear in n/s/r suspension (unable to tell where from)

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,173 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 36,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,609 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y259 WGV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y259 WGV, 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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Y259 WGV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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