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Y718 GTW

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 GTW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 126,850 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,477 miles

Engine oil pipes have a slight weep

Front exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 123,892 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Engine oil pipes have a slight leak

Front exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 122,495 miles

Front exhaust is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,236 miles

Front exhaust is corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,852 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system is corroded (front)

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 115,819 miles

Both rear jacking points slightly corroded

Centre Exhaust rubber hanger perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 113,553 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 111,766 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 111,755 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 109,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 106,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 66,831 miles

both rear coil srings dampers loose

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,363 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 47,119 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,677 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 20,597 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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Y718 GTW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y718 GTW, 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 Y718 GTW registered?

Y718 GTW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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