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Y278 KND

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,209 mi
Last recorded88,209 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 KND
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 88,209 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 88,207 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 87,426 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 86,868 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 86,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,621 miles

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

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

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,146 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,184 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 83,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer damaged (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,523 miles

Collant rad corroded

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc's lipped and corroded

Mid sectoin exhaust corroded

N/S/F side lamp cracked

N/S/F steering rack gaitor slightly damp

O/S/F outer cv boot gaitor inner clip slightly loose

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,553 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,566 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,566 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,656 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,183 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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Y278 KND is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y278 KND, 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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Y278 KND is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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