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BIG 4166

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,625 mi
Last recorded79,625 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4166
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,625 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,597 miles

park brake very low effort just reached minimum 16%

Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 75,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,435 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 70,934 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,499 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,715 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 69,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension top bearing stiff in operation

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,052 miles

parking brake efficiency poor 17%

Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,033 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,698 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion rear floor pans

Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,640 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,974 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,901 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

engine management light on

exhaust corroding

front brake discs ridged

outer sills covered

Fail 10 Aug 2010 57,885 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroding

engine management light on

exhaust corroding

front brake discs ridged

outer sills covered

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,912 miles

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

all brake discs started to corrode

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,402 miles

play in o/s and n/s rear top suspension joint at hub

Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in o/s and n/s rear top suspension joint at hub

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 37,765 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 37,747 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

long handbrake travel

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 4166 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 4166, 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 4166 is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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