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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,970 cc

Y609 LPUMOT history

Y609 LPU is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2016 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 42,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2016
Mileage
42,464 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y609 LPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2016
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y609 LPU was last recorded at 42,464 miles on 27 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2022: 42,464 miles, lower than 42,465 miles on 25 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
42,465 miles · 25 Mar 2015
Average per year
1,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 42,464 miles
  • 2015 – 42,465 miles
  • 2013 – 42,463 miles
  • 2012 – 42,242 miles
  • 2011 – 42,072 miles
  • 2010 – 40,933 miles
  • 2009 – 37,082 miles
  • 2008 – 33,263 miles
  • 2007 – 27,652 miles
  • 2006 – 24,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail42,464 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust pipes holed [corroded away] (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad?
  • AdvisoryFront and rear hub and suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail42,464 miles9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,464 miles
    Test number
    882720607356
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust pipes holed [corroded away] (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad?
    • AdvisoryFront and rear hub and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    309090395084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,465 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,465 miles
    Test number
    589584485079
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  4. Pass42,463 miles (+221)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,463 miles
    Test number
    779943023161
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
  5. Pass42,242 miles (+170)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,242 miles
    Test number
    555162722135
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
  6. Pass42,072 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    559248811197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,933 miles (+3,851)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    544617310104
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  8. Pass37,082 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    224367209472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,263 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,263 miles
    Test number
    232244598050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,652 miles
    Test number
    242370907408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail27,652 miles (+3,008)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,652 miles
    Test number
    940110207190
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass24,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,644 miles
    Test number
    743055526195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y609 LPU

Does Y609 LPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y609 LPU expired on 30 Mar 2016, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y609 LPU?
The MOT on Y609 LPU expired on 30 Mar 2016. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y609 LPU done?
Y609 LPU was recorded at 42,464 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2022, an average of 1,114 miles a year.
Has Y609 LPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y609 LPU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y609 LPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y609 LPU find?
Y609 LPU failed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2022 with 9 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust pipes holed [corroded away], and 11 more.

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