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W131 DGC

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider71,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 DGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,999 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 94,760 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,842 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 92,248 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 89,579 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Crack in front windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust section showing signs of deterioration.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Strong advise nearside rear brake pad anti-rattle spring adrift.

Strong advise offside front fog lamp bulb adrift signs of heat damage(dangerous if lamp is switched on).

Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,579 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Crack in front windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust section showing signs of deterioration.

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

Strong advise nearside rear brake pad anti-rattle spring adrift.

Strong advise offside front fog lamp bulb adrift signs of heat damage(dangerous if lamp is switched on).

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,194 miles

Advise hanbrake adjustment.

Advise nearside rear inner brake pad anti-rattle clip not correctly located in brake caliper.

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Airbag light on dashboard.

Chips in front windscreen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

covers fitted to vehicle.

offside,nearside front tyres low tread.

offside,nearside inner drive shaft gaiters splitting.

various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,315 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 85,294 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,135 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 81,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,746 miles

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

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

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

nearside an offside tyres worn inner edges

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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W131 DGC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W131 DGC, 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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W131 DGC is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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