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AL51 FAS

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,543 mi
Last recorded71,543 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 FAS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 71,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,786 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear o/s and n/s bump stop rubber missing

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,706 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing and cracking inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing and cracking inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,662 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 68,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 67,945 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 66,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 65,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,497 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,949 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 58,949 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn low.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,529 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edge

N/s front wheel rim is damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,259 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edge

N/s front wheel rim is damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2007 15,712 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,222 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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AL51 FAS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AL51 FAS, 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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What year was AL51 FAS registered?

AL51 FAS is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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