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8 ROD

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,731 mi
Last recorded19,731 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 ROD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 19,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 19,547 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 19,547 miles

Central Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 18,838 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 18,837 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 18,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stops

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop

Pass 27 May 2021 18,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 17,683 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,364 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 17,314 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,891 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,794 miles

slight movement in steering column

Fail 5 Jun 2013 15,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight movement in steering column

Pass 26 May 2012 14,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,161 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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8 ROD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 8 ROD, 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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8 ROD is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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