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Y883 NDY

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

110,620 mi
Last recorded110,620 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 NDY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,620 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust silencer, slight deterioration, pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine coolant level low

front exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s/f outer sill panel, minor damage

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%, recommend check

rear exhaust system, close to rear subframe

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 26 May 2020 110,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust silencer, slight deterioration, pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s rear, has reduced damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

engine got hot while carrying out exhaust emissions,, cooling fan not working

front exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s/f outer sill panel, minor damage

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

rear exhaust system, close to rear subframe

service brake performance 52%, mot pass mark 50%, recommend check

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 18 May 2018 103,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

front exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear exhaust system, close to rear subframe

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 16 May 2018 103,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

front exhaust system, slight deterioration

rear exhaust system, close to rear subframe

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak minor ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated,,

o/s/r floor, slight corrosion

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,022 miles

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Fail 24 May 2016 87,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 68,830 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 68,830 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 60,973 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 60,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,796 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,270 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 47,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,300 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 46,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,252 miles

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm, 205 50 r16 v

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks

oil level on min

power steering rack damp

Fail 11 Apr 2008 45,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm, 205 50 r16 v

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks

oil level on min

power steering rack damp

Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,543 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,541 miles

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

surfaces of all brake disks corroded and brakes are getting low. advise brake check soon

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,771 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 40,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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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Y883 NDY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y883 NDY, 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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Y883 NDY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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