MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
advise slight play in o/s/r top ball joint & wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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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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