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Y726 CEY

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

46,616 mi
Last recorded46,616 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 CEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 46,616 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 46,591 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 46,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,036 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,527 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 45,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 45,117 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,069 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,772 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 41,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,419 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 41,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 40,623 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 38,472 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,034 miles

advise front brake are warn on the inner face

advise n/s/f tyre outer shoulder is close to 2mm

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,475 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 32,470 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,650 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front brake discs heavily corroded inside face

Fail 3 Oct 2008 29,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread

front brake discs heavily corroded inside face

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,348 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 20,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 15,691 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 15,691 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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Y726 CEY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y726 CEY, 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 Y726 CEY registered?

Y726 CEY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y726 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 CEY shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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