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AR05 PDR

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,998 mi
Last recorded57,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 PDR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 57,998 miles

Drivers seat mounting worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 57,954 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn rear shaft front bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat mounting worn

Pass 19 Mar 2022 57,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,039 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 52,322 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 52,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,138 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 48,197 miles
Fail 20 May 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 44,871 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 44,871 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust bracket

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 41,990 miles

battery flat

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,666 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,498 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,221 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 22,917 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,284 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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AR05 PDR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AR05 PDR, 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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AR05 PDR is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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