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Y394 HFG

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 HFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 77,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 76,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 76,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 74,959 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 74,959 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all round (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 73,369 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 73,141 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 73,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,056 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,054 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,360 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 69,358 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,537 miles

rear bumpstop rubbers loose

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear bumpstop rubbers loose

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear bumpstop stops broken

Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear bumpstop stops broken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,333 miles

nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,374 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 23 Jun 2008 56,889 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,813 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 53,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 50,617 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 50,615 miles

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

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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Y394 HFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y394 HFG, 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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Y394 HFG is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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