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Y488 PMW

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,386 mi
Last recorded98,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 PMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 98,045 miles

slight blow from front flexi

Fail 14 May 2015 98,044 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight blow from front flexi

Pass 6 May 2014

chassis and floor pans showing signs of corrosion

exhaust corroded front flexi webbing damaged

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion inner and outer edges

front suspension bushes perrishing

rear springs obstructed by lower rear arms

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 2 May 2014

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chassis and floor pans showing signs of corrosion

exhaust corroded front flexi webbing damaged

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion inner and outer edges

front suspension bushes perrishing

rear springs obstructed by lower rear arms

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside wiper blade split on edges

offside rear tyre outer edge of tread cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside wiper blade split on edges

offside rear tyre outer edge of tread cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,498 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 86,498 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2008 75,898 miles

slight corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 24 May 2007 72,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 63,988 miles

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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Y488 PMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y488 PMW, 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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Y488 PMW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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