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S40 GBR

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

50,481 mi
Last recorded50,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 GBR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 46,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 45,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 45,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low up/down adjuster not working! (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light is on! (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,963 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 42,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 42,180 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 42,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,012 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 5 Mar 2018 40,548 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2018 40,548 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,876 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 39,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 39,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 39,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,862 miles

CHIP NOTED ON SCREEN.

N/S FRONT BRAKE-HOSE HAS DETERIORATED.,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

N/S HEADLAMP LENS BROKEN.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 38,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

CHIP NOTED ON SCREEN.

N/S FRONT BRAKE-HOSE HAS DETERIORATED.,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

N/S HEADLAMP LENS BROKEN.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,577 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,293 miles

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

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

nearside main light lens cracked.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 34,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside main light lens cracked.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,448 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,007 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 28,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S40 GBR is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 S40 GBR, 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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What year was S40 GBR registered?

S40 GBR is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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