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GU51 OJW

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,758 mi
Last recorded76,758 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OJW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,959 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,013 miles

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

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

large oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 70,435 miles

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

cat/engine bracket incomplete

front windscreen has wiper mark damage

Fail 6 May 2015 70,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cat/engine bracket incomplete

front windscreen has wiper mark damage

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and split

Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front brake flexi hoses very slightly deteriorated

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside handbrake effort slightly weaker

Fail 23 Nov 2012 63,727 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front brake flexi hoses very slightly deteriorated

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside handbrake effort slightly weaker

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,746 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,266 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,215 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,935 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Engine exhaust protector plate missing

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

Radiator in poor condition

n/s/f tyre on limit! - needs attention

o/s mirror lose but secure

Fail 19 Nov 2008 42,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Engine exhaust protector plate missing

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

Radiator in poor condition

n/s/f tyre on limit! - needs attention

o/s mirror lose but secure

Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,102 miles

battery not very good - went flat during test

both dip aims on upper limit

exhaust quite rusty in places

n/s/f tyre worn low & bald on inner edge!

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,071 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 17 Nov 2006 30,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front brake discs well worn on inner faces

n/s/f tyre scrubbed TO LIMIT on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2005 23,125 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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GU51 OJW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU51 OJW, 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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GU51 OJW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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