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Y624 OFB

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY624 OFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 98,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,190 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight power steering leak

Fail 5 Jul 2021 98,187 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight power steering leak

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,880 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,872 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust rubber

slight power steering leak around steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,108 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 90,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,472 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 72,472 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,976 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 66,976 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,669 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 66,669 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 62,510 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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Y624 OFB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y624 OFB, 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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Y624 OFB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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