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Y946 GNU

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,135 mi
Last recorded96,135 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 GNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,135 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 on floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

full outer sill inspection not possible due to covers fitted

outer sills have slight damage and corrosion but not excessive

please note hand brake only just achieved req performance req

suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,113 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 on floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

full outer sill inspection not possible due to covers fitted

outer sills have slight damage and corrosion but not excessive

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,266 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 93,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,058 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,298 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 90,298 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine mangment light on

heat shield loose

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,314 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,643 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,453 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

managment light on

Fail 6 Apr 2012 73,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,611 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 71,321 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops broken

slight corrosion on other brake pipes

small engine/gearbox oil leak

some dampness around oil cooler

surface corrosion on brake discs - may clean up in use

windscreen marked slightly

wiper motor faulty

Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,312 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

all brake disks very corroded

bonnet adjuster slack

eml on

oil at min

radiator fans near engine

rear bumpstops broken

slight dampness at oil cooler pipes

slight dampness on n/s/r shock absorber

slight gearbox leak

wiper jets poor

wiper motor faulty

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,367 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

scratches on bottom of screen

Fail 23 Apr 2009 64,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

scratches on bottom of screen

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,554 miles

brake pipes corroded in general

n/s inner c v boot split

rear bumper damaged n/s

rear discs corroded in general

slight damage on road wheels

slight movement in front antiroll bar bushers

Fail 16 Aug 2006 50,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear bump stops broken

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front inner cvboot split

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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Y946 GNU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y946 GNU, 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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Y946 GNU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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