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Y646 KDD

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,336 mi
Last recorded148,336 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 KDD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 148,336 miles

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

engine light on at time of test

engine oily

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2016 148,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

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

engine light on at time of test

engine oily

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 146,962 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine management warning lamp on.

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 16 Jul 2015 146,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine management warning lamp on.

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 135,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine warning lamp on

floor area corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 135,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine warning lamp on

floor area corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 134,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs heavily corroded

corrosion not through all skins inner sills

engine light on

exhaust leak from rear section

n/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

outer sills covered

slight play in o/s/r link pin

Pass 20 May 2013 125,119 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 125,119 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 114,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,860 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 92,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 82,368 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 82,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 72,817 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 72,817 miles

Centre 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 64,195 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 55,025 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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Y646 KDD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y646 KDD, 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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Y646 KDD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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