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Y878 GRB

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 GRB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 75,423 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 72,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,711 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres have a feathering effect innersides

Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,372 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 63,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,050 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,526 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,651 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 34,620 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 30,312 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,404 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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Y878 GRB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y878 GRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y878 GRB registered?

Y878 GRB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 August 2001.

Is Y878 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 GRB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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