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Y686 PJH

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,757 mi
Last recorded40,757 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 PJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,757 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak at engine oil cooler assembly/pipes.

Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,651 miles

Offside Front oil cooler and metal pipes slightly damp with engine oil leaking.

Fail 20 Aug 2024 40,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn at both ends. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn at both ends. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front oil cooler and metal pipes slightly damp with engine oil leaking.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,539 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,538 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 40,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,268 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 39,833 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 39,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,735 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 38,734 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe greased

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,364 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,631 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,719 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,719 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,399 miles

nearside and offside rear suspention bump stops starting to detereorate

strongly advise all four suspention coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,779 miles

advise both front coil springs starting to corrode also both front shock absorbers starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,197 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,531 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 25,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y686 PJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y686 PJH, 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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Y686 PJH is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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