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AR07 TEL

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 TEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 74,620 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 74,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,126 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 71,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,599 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 64,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,974 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,706 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 51,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,857 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,338 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 45,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,977 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,210 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm tread depth and very close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,666 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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AR07 TEL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AR07 TEL, 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 AR07 TEL registered?

AR07 TEL is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AR07 TEL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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