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Y311 GWV

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

84,544 mi
Last recorded84,544 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 GWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake slightly long

heatshield missing at manifold

horn insecure

parking brake just reaching min readings

rear bump stops loose

slight dampness at steering rack

underside heavily undersealed

various suspension components corroded eg all coil springs, shocks, rear anti roll bar etc

Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd from last exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner/outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper faulty

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

heatshield missing at manifold

holes in both outer sills in non prescribed areas

horn insecure (possible bumper off to secure)

rear bumpstops loose

rear most exhaust corroded

underside heavily undersealed

various suspension components corroded inc all springs, shocks, rear anti roll bar etc

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,067 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s cat and 2nd last section, other parts deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack at both sides (2.1.5 (a))

all springs and shocks corroded

both sills corroded inc hole in non prescribed area nearside

corrosion underside inc rear jacking points, subframe mounts etc

handbrake long (n/s caliper possible faulty, grooved style)

rear inner and outer arches corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 84,066 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s cat and 2nd last section, other parts deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack at both sides (2.1.5 (a))

all springs and shocks corroded

both sills corroded inc hole in non prescribed area nearside

corrosion underside inc rear jacking points, subframe mounts etc

handbrake long (n/s caliper possible faulty, grooved style)

rear inner and outer arches corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and 1st silenser (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bump stop loose

radiator support corroded

underside and suspension copmponents corroded slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2023 83,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and 1st box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack? (2.1.5 (a))

column switches loose

corrosion underside eg sills, rear arch areas, floor etc

front anti roll bar links in very poor condition

handbrake slightly long (suspect n/s caliper)

rad support corroded/holed

rear bumpstops loose

suspension components corroded eg shocks, spring rear arms etc

Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,676 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake slightly long, n/s/r caliper readings slightly low

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit and slight cut in tread

numerous suspension components corroding inc front subframe, all springs, shocks, arms etc

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight deterioration in numerous suspension bushes eg anti roll bar, arms etc

steering rack slightly damp and n/s boot slightly deteriorated

underside undersealed

wipers/light switches slightly loose

Fail 27 Jan 2021 82,676 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

eml on

brake discs corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

alternator not charging

exhaust deteriorated, slight leaks front flexi and box after secondary cat

front shock absorbers and rear arms corroded

front subframe corroded

front suspension bushes worn/deteriorated eg arms, anti roll bar links

handbrake long, n/s/r caliper handbrake lever not full returning

steering rack slightly damp and n/s boot deteriorated

suspect wiper blades required, torn

underside corroded in numerous areas

wipers/light switches slightly loose

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,504 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension components corroded slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight dampness around steering rack

steering column switches slightly loose

windscreen marked slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front of a front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, front and rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment spring n/s/r caliper missing (1.1.6 (c))

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded

maybe slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

other parts of underside corroded

slight dampness steering rack

slight marks on windscreen

some suspension bushes/joints slightly deteriorated

suspension components corroded erg springs, shocks etc

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,927 miles

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking very slightly

Offside Front slight buckle wheel

Offside Front slight marking brake hose

Rear heat shield insecure

all brake discs slightly corroded

all coil springs rusty

both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

deterioration brake hoses

exhaust corroded and middle box skin peeling off

sills corroded and damaged

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight marking front screen

Fail 11 Jun 2018 79,924 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both strut tops holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear tyre cracking very slightly

Offside Front slight buckle wheel

Offside Front slight marking brake hose

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracking sidewall 205/50/16

Rear heat shield insecure

all brake discs slightly corroded

all coil springs rusty

both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

deterioration brake hoses

exhaust corroded and middle box skin peeling off

free play hand brake

sills corroded and damaged

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight marking front screen

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,862 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,532 miles

slight corrosion on underside

exhaust slightly corroded

o/s/r brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight buckle in o/s/f wheel

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight corrosion on coil springs

slight deterioration in anti roll bar link bushes

slight mark on n/s of windscreen

slight play in n/s/r upper ball joint

Fail 22 May 2017 78,532 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal pipes at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front screen marked

Nearside Rear Upper slight play ball joint

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded bad

Offside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front wheel buckled slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread 205/50/16

all coil springs corroded

both front anti roll bar drop links bushes deteriorating

both sills damaged by jacks

condensation rear lamp unit

corrosion drake discs ( lack of use )

exhaust corroded

rear number plate broken at corner

slight corrosion floor

Pass 10 May 2016 77,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear jacking point weak

Offside Rear slight buckle in wheel

Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

exhaust leak

front brakes in poor condition

middle brake lamp deteriorated

n/s/r jacking point in very poor condition due to corrosion

o/s/f inner door handle siezing

slight dent o/s/r wheel

tyres poor (n/s/f and o/s/r req)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 75,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front section of exhaust corroded

n/s/r jacking point corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 75,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

E M L on

F Sections of exhaust corroded

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

Handbrake cables poor

N/S/R Jacking point corroded away

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge & N/S/R Worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,324 miles

all brake discs corroded and slightly worn

both front indicators going white

corrosion underside

hand brake cables in poor condition

high level brake light has a bulb out

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 205/50/16

slight blow exhaust manifold when cold

Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

all brake discs corroded and slightly worn

both front indicators going white

corrosion underside

hand brake cables in poor condition

high level brake light has a bulb out

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge 205/50/16

slight blow exhaust manifold when cold

Fail 5 Dec 2013 73,320 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

All underside components corroded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded & blowing at F

Handbrake cables poor

N/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

N/S/R Jacking point holed by corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 73,256 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

water leak at radiator

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,572 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,390 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,500 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsr hand brake lot lower osr but just in on reading percetige

Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,042 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr hand brake low

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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Y311 GWV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 Y311 GWV, 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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Y311 GWV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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