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Y918 MJB

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,293 mi
Last recorded126,293 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 MJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 124,496 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs looking worn

slight play in front trackrodends

Fail 14 Jul 2014 124,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs looking worn

rust edges of rear disc inner faces

slight play in front trackrodends

Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blow on manifold on start up

chip on windscreen

corrosion rear jacking points

rust on rear disc faces

Fail 13 Jun 2013 120,091 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blow on manifold on start up

chip on windscreen

corrosion rear jacking points

rust on rear disc faces

Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,226 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 111,989 miles

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

rear coil springs corrodeing

rear discs surface rust

slight blow on exhaust suspect manifold gasket

Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,513 miles

front antiroll rubbers splitting but no excessive play

front indicator bulbs

o/s/f hose perished and cracking

rear coilsprings corrdeing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 110,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front antiroll rubbers splitting but no excessive play

front indicator bulbs

o/s/f hose perished and cracking

rear coilsprings corrdeing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,950 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure low

parking brake lever close to maximum travel

Fail 28 Feb 2009 108,926 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

parking brake lever close to maximum travel

Pass 18 Feb 2008 108,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 108,358 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 106,014 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 106,007 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 99,407 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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Y918 MJB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y918 MJB, 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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Y918 MJB is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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