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Y737 LBM

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,176 mi
Last recorded84,176 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 LBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 84,176 miles

Corrosion on nsr inner sill and osf inner arch.

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Offside Lower Sill damaged.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Corrosion on nsr inner sill and osf inner arch.

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Offside Lower Sill damaged.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 pipes close to n/s/f floor corner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing heavily but no sign of inner cords

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

corrosion in n/s/r inner sill and o/s/f inner arch

heavy scail/rust in front and rear suspension components

parking brake efficiency ONLY just met at 16%

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,385 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

all under body suspension parts have surface rust

coil spring corroded front& rear (2.4.C.1b)

suspension parts rusting

Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,381 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

all under body suspension parts have surface rust

coil spring corroded front& rear (2.4.C.1b)

suspension parts rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,274 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,269 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside washer jet missing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,256 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside washer jet missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 77,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,756 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,752 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,748 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,917 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 51,544 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 41,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge of tread area

oil level not showing on dip stick.oil level topped up before test

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,128 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge of tread area

oil level not showing on dip stick.oil level topped up before test

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,493 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 32,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,099 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 26,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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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Y737 LBM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Y737 LBM, 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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Y737 LBM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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