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FJ51 GJV

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,751 mi
Last recorded70,751 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GJV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,751 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 69,028 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's are very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower The wiper blade rubber has started to split.

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the joint to the rear silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

The underside of the car is corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 68,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's are very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the joint to the rear silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

The underside of the car is corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust section corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2020 68,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust section corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,651 miles

parking brake performance 16%

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,639 miles

Offside rear floor pan has corrosion around drain holes

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear floor pan has corrosion around drain holes

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,472 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,053 miles

n/s&o/s rear tyres have age cracks in side walls

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,622 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,409 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 63,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 63,810 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 58,195 miles

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 11 May 2007 42,497 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 42,497 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 33,579 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 33,579 miles

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

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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FJ51 GJV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FJ51 GJV, 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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FJ51 GJV is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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