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Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
complete chassis/ inner sills corroded but covered in under seal
outer sills covered with plastic trim
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
complete chassis/ inner sills corroded but covered in under seal
outer sills covered with plastic trim
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts front & rear
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle coated in underseal covering some components
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad warning lamp wires broken
Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle inc` suspension parts front & rear
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Attention required (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle coated in underseal covering some components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s/r tyre in poor condition
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inside 's very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s/r tyre in poor condition
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear tyre's in poor condition
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine mounting bracket excessively loose top steady bar bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear tyre's in poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front discs badly pitted on inner face
Centre silencer slightly rusted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both front discs badly pitted on inner face
Centre silencer slightly rusted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front inner brake discs very deteriorated
O/S wiper split.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Slight movement in O/S/R hub assembly.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S wiper split.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Slight movement in O/S/R hub assembly.
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
undertray fitted.
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Y479 UUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 UUJ, 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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Y479 UUJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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