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Y425 UOO

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,652 mi
Last recorded123,652 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 UOO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 123,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor rusted and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Mounting and floor rusted and holed (5.2.6)

Both rear brake discs inner faces getting rusted

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level stop light one LED not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,452 miles

Both number plate lights very dim

Both rear brake discs badly rusted on inner faces

Coolant leak from behind cam belt cover

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from exhaust front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leaks

Offside Front Door electric window not working

P.A.S oil level at min

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber worn and split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber worn and split (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section badly rusted and holed (7.1.2)

Both number plate lights very dim

Both rear brake discs badly rusted on inner faces

Coolant leak from behind cam belt cover

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from exhaust front pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leaks

Offside Front Door electric window not working

P.A.S oil level at min

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 110,327 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp dim

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

Nearside floor pan corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust box broken up inside

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 110,327 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp dim

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

Nearside floor pan corroded

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust box broken up inside

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs rusted on inner faces

Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs rusted on inner faces

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers weak

slight play in steering rack N/S

Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers weak

slight play in steering rack N/S

Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,752 miles

Both front lower arm bushes.

Off side front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Off side rear lower arm has slight play in it.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 52,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,938 miles

front brake discs corroded (inside edge) on both discs

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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Y425 UOO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y425 UOO, 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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Y425 UOO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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