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Y408 KAP

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,464 mi
Last recorded109,464 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 KAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 109,464 miles

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

Front fog lights inop

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 109,464 miles

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

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

Front fog lights inop

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' top of screen (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted,sills not checked

Fail 5 Jul 2017 109,437 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' top of screen (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted,sills not checked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 105,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,217 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 90,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 80,927 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

nearside wiper split

Fail 2 Nov 2007 80,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

nearside wiper split

Fail 12 Jun 2007 80,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,839 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 79,685 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,685 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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Y408 KAP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y408 KAP, 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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Y408 KAP is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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