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Y479 LTF

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,577 mi
Last recorded133,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 LTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 133,577 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

N/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

POOR BEAM PATTERNS AND LIGHT OUTPUT FROM BOTH HEADLAMPS

Fail 25 Jun 2014 133,568 miles

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

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

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

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

N/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

POOR BEAM PATTERNS AND LIGHT OUTPUT FROM BOTH HEADLAMPS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 124,758 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner wing surface corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jul 2013 124,758 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner wing surface corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,926 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 109,926 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,290 miles

door sills damaged

exhaust rust/repaired

front tyres worn on edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs worn

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,640 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,410 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 42,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,985 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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Y479 LTF 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 64.3%.

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 Y479 LTF, 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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What year was Y479 LTF registered?

Y479 LTF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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