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LF51 XWN

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

117,291 mi
Last recorded117,291 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XWN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 117,291 miles

rear springs rusting

Pass 23 Aug 2024
Pass 11 Aug 2023 116,339 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 116,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 114,463 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 114,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,327 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 101,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,454 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,550 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Jun 2019 93,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 90,775 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 77,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 77,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 77,628 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Fail 3 May 2016 77,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,792 miles

nsf flexi hose slight cracking

exhaust corroding

front rear coil springs corroding

minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

front rear coil springs corroding

minor leak of exhaust gases

nsf flexi hose slight cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,425 miles

1 nsf /osf /nsr osr coil springs corroder 2 nsf osf tyre walls cracking 3osf tyre as nail in tread 4 nsf flexi hose cracking 4 slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 12 Mar 2014 62,422 miles

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

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

1 nsf /osf /nsr osr coil springs corroder 2 nsf osf tyre walls cracking 3osf tyre as nail in tread 4 nsf flexi hose cracking 4 slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,980 miles

all brake discs rusty and pitted

eml light on

exhaust rusted on joints

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,552 miles

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

front discs worn

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,008 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 50,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres have slight thread life

frt pads getting low and frt dics's lipped and rusted

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,683 miles

both rear tyres have slight thread life

frt pads getting low and frt dics's lipped and rusted

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,552 miles

rear pads †centre box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,540 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 44,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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LF51 XWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LF51 XWN, 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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LF51 XWN is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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