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Y432 OWC

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 OWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,546 miles

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Pass 13 May 2014 95,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,185 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 76,185 miles

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

Engine light on

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,609 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,633 miles

Engine management malfunction warning light is staying on.

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Nearside front brake hose is slightly twisted.

Nearside headlamp was aimed too far to offside - adjusted during test.

Noise from clutch / gearbox when clutch depressed.

Rear brake pads are very worn.

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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Y432 OWC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y432 OWC, 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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Y432 OWC is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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