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Y779 HFJ

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,607 mi
Last recorded90,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 HFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 90,607 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 90,581 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 90,534 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 90,512 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 90,270 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 90,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,621 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 89,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,320 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 88,291 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,229 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 86,199 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,490 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

noise from timing belt area.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,363 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 43,363 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,210 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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Y779 HFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y779 HFJ, 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 Y779 HFJ registered?

Y779 HFJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 April 2001.

Is Y779 HFJ safe to buy?

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