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LJ51 PHO

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,499 mi
Last recorded49,499 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PHO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 48,847 miles

rear suspension arms corroded slightly rear

Pass 22 May 2024 48,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 46,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 44,936 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 42,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,036 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,570 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 37,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,704 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 28,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 28,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,029 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,312 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,592 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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LJ51 PHO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LJ51 PHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 PHO registered?

LJ51 PHO is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LJ51 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 PHO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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