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AP51 NNO

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

38,073 mi
Last recorded38,073 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 38,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise on left to right turn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 37,673 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 37,200 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,773 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 36,773 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,482 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 36,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,056 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 35,402 miles

Bleed screw on nearside rear brake caliper damp but doesn't appear to be leaking

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2020 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bleed screw on nearside rear brake caliper damp but doesn't appear to be leaking

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,306 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,218 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 34,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,060 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,835 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 33,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,834 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,973 miles

all rear exhaust rubber mountings split.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,319 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 26,319 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,505 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 23,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear exhaust mountings cracking/splitting. †Advise treating tips of brake pipes to avoid future corrosion.

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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AP51 NNO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AP51 NNO, 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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What year was AP51 NNO registered?

AP51 NNO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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