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Y429 KNL

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,010 mi
Last recorded75,010 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 KNL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 75,010 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.ALL DISCS CORRODED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/FLOOR.PLAY O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TRYE TREAD/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 10 May 2013 75,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.ALL DISCS CORRODED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/FLOOR.PLAY O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TRYE TREAD/WALL DAMAGE.

R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 11 May 2012 72,843 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.BRAKES CORROSION-F DISCS-R PIPES.CORROSION-FLOOR-SILLS-MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.OIL LEAKS.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Fail 11 May 2012 72,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.BRAKES CORROSION-F DISCS-R PIPES.CORROSION-FLOOR-SILLS-MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.OIL LEAKS.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 6 May 2011 71,546 miles

CORROSION-R BRAKE PIPES-F DISCS.MINOR PLAY F+R SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.

Fail 4 May 2011 71,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

CORROSION-R BRAKE PIPES-F DISCS.MINOR PLAY F+R SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.

Pass 14 May 2010 64,327 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread lifting

Fail 6 May 2010 64,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre tread lifting

Pass 15 May 2009 55,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 40,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,766 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 34,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2006 30,055 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 30,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y429 KNL 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 57.1%.

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 Y429 KNL, 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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Y429 KNL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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