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W128 SBU

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,960 mi
Last recorded62,960 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 62,960 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

tailpipe missing

Pass 14 May 2014 60,836 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,821 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 59,313 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 57,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,256 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,972 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,972 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

nsf tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,528 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,998 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 35,902 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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W128 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W128 SBU, 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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W128 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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