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Y459 GHY

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,372 mi
Last recorded138,372 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 GHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 138,372 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 138,296 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all due to standing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all due to standing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all due to standing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front radiator support corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 132,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,969 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,284 miles

corrosion and slight blow on exhuast centre box

corrosion on front subframe

front brake balance BORDERLINE

weer in off side rear anti roll bar link joints

Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,558 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on front sub-frame n/s

corrosion on rear brake disc's

front number plate

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f seat belt

Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on front sub-frame n/s

corrosion on rear brake disc's

front number plate

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f seat belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,299 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 107,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 102,352 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 102,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,807 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

clutch bearing noisy when pedal is down

front tyres scrubbing inner

Fail 30 Jun 2008 89,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

clutch bearing noisy when pedal is down

front tyres scrubbing inner

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,755 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 78,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 62,726 miles

advise slight play in o/s/r top ball joint & wheel bearing

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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Y459 GHY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y459 GHY, 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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Y459 GHY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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