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Y48 LBU

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 LBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,980 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 104,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 104,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 104,161 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 103,913 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 103,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,512 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 103,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both seat belts twisted

front bumper support bracket heavily corroaded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,244 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

osr tyre in poor condition / cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,884 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner face

Fail 15 Feb 2012 85,933 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,045 miles

Oil leak

engine management light is on

rad poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,217 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,537 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,216 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 62,527 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,773 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 56,773 miles

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

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

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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Y48 LBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y48 LBU, 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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Y48 LBU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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