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Y851 KDN

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,887 mi
Last recorded116,887 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 KDN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 116,887 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 116,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil lamp indicates a fault in the system (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Advise Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Advise Both rear tyres have slight undulation when rotated by hand indicating the structure of the tyres may be starting to breakdown

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more than one minor exhaust system leak in the system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 113,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,762 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 113,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,599 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 102,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,066 miles

Oil leak

silancer joint poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,021 miles

drivers door sticking

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

rear radius arm bushes slight movement

Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,560 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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Y851 KDN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y851 KDN, 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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Y851 KDN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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