2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate and common faults

155 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements14.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.8%
  3. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.8%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high2.6%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes35.5%
  2. Lights & electrics19.4%
  3. Suspension12.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.2%
  8. Tyres4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened19.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider cars passed their MOT first time, across 155 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).