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Y4 STF

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,194 mi
Last recorded29,194 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 STF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,194 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bump stops insecure

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,179 miles

both rear lower suspesnion arms spring cups heavily corroded

both rear springs heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

front springs heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2014 27,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear lower suspesnion arms spring cups heavily corroded

both rear springs heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

front springs heavily corroded

hand brake travel

off side rear tyre 2mm

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,937 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,930 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,259 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

HEAVERLY ADVISE ON N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,531 miles

front tyres smooth on inner edges rear tyres very low on tread and going out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,639 miles

c/l 510684

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,875 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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Y4 STF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y4 STF, 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 Y4 STF registered?

Y4 STF is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y4 STF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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