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Y663 VKL

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 VKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper mounting bracket badly rusted

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,386 miles

Front bumper mounting brackets rusty

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 91,323 miles

Offside Front bumper mounting badly rusted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 91,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,882 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,828 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,592 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,257 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 90,257 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,127 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 81,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Airbag warning light on.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 72,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,165 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,783 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 67,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,956 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y663 VKL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y663 VKL, 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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Y663 VKL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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