2001 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · ND51 DPO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the braking and suspension systems. While the most recent test in May 2024 at 53,316 miles was a pass, the tester flagged significant issues including imbalanced rear brakes that barely met the legal requirements and both front brake discs being pitted and scored. This follows a history of binding brakes noted in 2022, suggesting that the braking system is suffering from age and neglect rather than proactive maintenance. At 25 years old, the recorded mileage of 53,316 miles represents an average usage of approximately 2,133 miles per year. This low mileage pattern is consistent with a classic vehicle, yet the data reveals significant gaps between testing intervals. For instance, between April 2021 and May 2022, the car covered only 47 miles over the course of thirteen months. Such long periods of inactivity often contribute to the degradation of rubber components and the corrosion of metal surfaces, which aligns with the defects found in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry. The record shows recurring corrosion on general components and the offside rear upper suspension arm, which caused a failure in May 2022. The front anti-roll bar linkages were also noted as worn in late 2022 and should be checked for play. Given the reports of deteriorated brake hoses and fluctuating service brakes, a professional inspection of the calipers and hydraulic lines is essential to ensure the system is not nearing failure and that the braking force is distributed evenly across all four wheels.