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L50 DGM

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,111 mi
Last recorded64,111 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 DGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 64,111 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,961 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,882 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 60,882 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,327 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,922 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,296 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 53,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,223 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,826 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,025 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r bump stop broken

Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,149 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

O/S handbrake not working as efficent as N/S

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Leak from O/S CV boot

Fail 13 Nov 2008 30,149 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

O/S handbrake not working as efficent as N/S

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight Leak from O/S CV boot

Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 23,356 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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L50 DGM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L50 DGM, 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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L50 DGM is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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