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916 YLW

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration916 YLW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,474 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 85,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 83,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 81,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,205 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear bump stops adrift inside springs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,205 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust flange bolt missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear bump stops adrift inside springs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,087 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,860 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,350 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 73,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,379 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,456 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,561 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,561 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,960 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 58,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,390 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s outer sills lip damaged.

rear bumpstops loose

some uneven tread wear n/s/rear tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2010 51,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s outer sills lip damaged.

rear bumpstops loose

some uneven tread wear n/s/rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,459 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,163 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,588 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,758 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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916 YLW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,945 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 916 YLW, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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916 YLW is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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