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AR02 GAW

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 GAW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,712 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,929 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,929 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,150 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,143 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,334 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 21,332 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 21,320 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake Discs Pitted On Inner Edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,705 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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AR02 GAW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR02 GAW, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR02 GAW registered?

AR02 GAW is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AR02 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 GAW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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