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Y953 UNS

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,275 mi
Last recorded43,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 UNS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,275 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 40,967 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides [surface rust] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 40,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,454 miles

slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs

slight uneven tread wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

tread wearing low on inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight surface corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

some uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,044 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,277 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 23,277 miles

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

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

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

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)

advise nearside front tyre has deep cut in tread approximately 10mm long deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 20,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 19,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,776 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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Y953 UNS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y953 UNS, 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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Y953 UNS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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