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73 RBM

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 RBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 95,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 82,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,178 miles

Front washer jet missing direction balls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake lever not fully returning

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 79,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 78,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 73,612 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 73,609 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 70,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,808 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,159 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,148 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,061 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,691 miles

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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73 RBM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 73 RBM, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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73 RBM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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