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Y792 BRD

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 BRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body has some damage

Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 83,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 76,585 miles

Nearside Front jacking point slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front jacking point slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 76,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front jacking point slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,670 miles

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

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,094 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim osf inner and nsf outer (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osr, rear lower arm inner joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (3.7.B.3)

nsf tyre unusual uneven wear

oil leak

osf steering rack gaiter damp

osr tyre worn inner edge

play osf steering rack inner joint

radiator fins perished and dry antifreeze

slight play steering column uj and steering wheel top bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe split (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc osf outer (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel distorted osr (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osf lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr (4.1.D.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear/centre/lower and osf upper (6.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back to afore section join and flexi which is deteriorating (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint osr, rear lower arm inner joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

osf steering rack gaiter damp

osf tyre low tread and worn inner edge

play osf steering rack inner joint

play osf steering rack inner joint

radiator fins perished and dry antifreeze

slight play steering column uj and steering wheel top bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back to afore section join (7.1.2)

centre, rear lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in movement

dry antifreeze on radiator

engine cover and undertray

exhaust generally corroded

nsf slight play steering rack inner joint

oil leak

osf steering rack gaiter damp

osf tyre worn inner edge

slight play steering wheel top bearing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 69,471 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed nsf (6.2.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nsr (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nsf (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back to afore section join (7.1.2)

dry antifreeze on radiator

engine cover and undertray

exhaust generally corroded

nsf slight play steering rack inner joint

oil leak

osf steering rack gaiter damp

osf tyre worn inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr (3.7.B.3)

slight play steering wheel top bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,415 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,415 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advice exhaust system

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,601 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

advice rear exhaust system

air bag light on. pass and advice

centre stop light not working and unable to check if the wiring is connected. pass and advice.

front and rear brake discs corroded. pass and advice.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,601 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

advice rear exhaust system

air bag light on. pass and advice

centre stop light not working and unable to check if the wiring is connected. pass and advice.

front and rear brake discs corroded. pass and advice.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,292 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 56,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,899 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

advice wipers

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,133 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,087 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 45,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,109 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 42,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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Y792 BRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y792 BRD, 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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Y792 BRD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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