2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate and common faults

255 MOT tests in 2024. 72.5% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time72.5%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 255 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.5%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes14.9%
  2. Suspension12.9%
  3. Lights & electrics10.6%
  4. Body & chassis8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  8. Tyres4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%

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 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider?

In 2024, 72.5% of 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider cars passed their MOT first time, across 255 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).