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Y343 GUF

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 GUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 123,046 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 122,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 120,652 miles

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 120,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust pipe damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advice: Signs of fluid stain on lower suspension arm. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,164 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 107,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,476 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 102,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,168 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 91,167 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,981 miles

Nearside 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 (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,389 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to the exhaust flexi

Fail 11 Aug 2014 72,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to the exhaust flexi

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,480 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 62,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,683 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,216 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,439 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear bump stops deteriorating/insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,130 miles

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

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

rear bump stops loose in coil springs

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,130 miles

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

rear bump stops loose in coil springs

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,584 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSPLACED

Pass 22 Oct 2005 22,395 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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Y343 GUF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y343 GUF, 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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Y343 GUF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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