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BIG 3639

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

29,069 mi
Last recorded29,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3639
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,069 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 28,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,929 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on inside edges

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 27,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres perished and worn on inside edges

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,913 miles

front tyres are worn on inside edges

inner front bush in nearside front suspension arm starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jan 2019 26,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front tyres are worn on inside edges

inner front bush in nearside front suspension arm starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2017 26,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,315 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 24,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,637 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 21,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,269 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 8 Oct 2012 16,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,094 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 12,074 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,659 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 9,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,041 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,715 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 8,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BIG 3639 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 BIG 3639, 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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BIG 3639 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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