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VBY 223E

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,162 mi
Last recorded51,162 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 223E
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,162 miles

Both floors at the front have had repairs especially around pedals these been covered in underseal/fibreglass so i am unable to check the strenght anymore than a visual inspection and the use of the corrosion inspection tool

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

HEAVY CORROSION FORMING ON O/S/F JACKING PINT TO SILL.

Heavy corrosion is forming on rear sills and jacking pints.i advise this will require further investigation.

I advise that all corrosion issues are checked in more depth for safety

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all suspension bushes are worn inc anti roll bars

steering box and idler have slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,084 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 41,081 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 31,283 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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VBY 223E is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBY 223E, 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 VBY 223E registered?

VBY 223E is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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