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Y301 MNB

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 MNB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,366 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 57,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 57,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,248 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 56,248 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,000 miles

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 55,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,980 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,980 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,809 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,783 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,476 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 48,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,213 miles

Advise on rear tyre 2mm,n/s and o/s front brake pipes rusty and n/s front inner cv boot clip missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 41,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise on rear tyre 2mm,n/s and o/s front brake pipes rusty and n/s front inner cv boot clip missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,837 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise on o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge front brake pipes rusty and condition of rear discs and pads

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,822 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 28,822 miles

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

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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Y301 MNB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y301 MNB, 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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Y301 MNB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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