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M1 MSX

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,510 mi
Last recorded44,510 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider64,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 MSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 44,505 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,527 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,746 miles

air bag light on

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 26 Aug 2011 31,744 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2010 27,470 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r - rear arm outer bush has slight play

radiator core in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2010 27,470 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded

front indicators starting to show white

n/s/r - rear arm outer bush has slight play

radiator core in poor condition

rear exhaust box rattles

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,003 miles

air bag light on

corrotion rear to center exhaust

front brake discs corroded

near side rear,rear outer track control arm outer bush slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,238 miles

16% imbalance on front brakes

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

cuts in tread of both rear tyres

front brake discs pitted & worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,970 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,524 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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M1 MSX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M1 MSX, 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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What year was M1 MSX registered?

M1 MSX is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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