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Y433 GYJ

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 GYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 136,719 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 133,693 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 132,892 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 132,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,284 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside heavily under silled

Fail 11 Jan 2023 132,284 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside heavily under silled

Pass 8 Jul 2021 128,796 miles

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect

heavily under sealed including brake pipes unable to fully inspect under side

Fail 8 Jul 2021 128,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to open fuel flap to check cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect

heavily under sealed including brake pipes unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 29 Jun 2020 127,111 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 127,098 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 127,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Upper arm ball joint (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Steady bar bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm / front bush worn & has moved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,042 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 117,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 106,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,931 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 99,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,199 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,633 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 93,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,878 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 88,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Near side front tyre on 3.0mm

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front tyre wearing on very iner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,776 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 82,776 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in off side front tyre.

Rear disks corroded on inner edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,624 miles

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

n/s/door trim loose panel near pedals loose

Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,274 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 60,601 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 41,401 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside near to limit

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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Y433 GYJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y433 GYJ, 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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Y433 GYJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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