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M16 AFM

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,966 mi
Last recorded78,966 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 AFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 78,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,389 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,710 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 55,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,855 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 46,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 36,287 miles

Nearside Rear back box exhaust tip missing

Fail 16 Aug 2018 36,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear back box exhaust tip missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,795 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 34,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2007 30,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 30,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 21,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,209 miles

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

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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M16 AFM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 71,321 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 M16 AFM, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M16 AFM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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