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HV51 YKO

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,600 mi
Last recorded1,600 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 1,600 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers are deteriorated

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,594 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside front direction indicator/position lamp slightly insecure

oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 46,050 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

engine management warning lamp stays illuminated

oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management lamp stays illuminated

Fail 3 Nov 2011 44,365 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management lamp stays illuminated

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,632 miles

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

minor oil leak from oil cooler hoses

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,231 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 34,854 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 34,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 29,835 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,791 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HV51 YKO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV51 YKO, 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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HV51 YKO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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