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Y426 LRC

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,632 mi
Last recorded56,632 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 LRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,632 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 56,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 56,631 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,430 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,913 miles

near side front headlight damaged but good light output and good pattern

Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,901 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 27,439 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 23 May 2006 20,373 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 20,350 miles

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

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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Y426 LRC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y426 LRC, 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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Y426 LRC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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