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DE57 JZU

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,932 mi
Last recorded83,932 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 JZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 83,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 78,549 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust center and rear sections in areas corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 75,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened some visible areas heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted covering some testable items

exhaust corroded in areas

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,989 miles

front sub-frame heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 67,982 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 67,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

exhaust corroded in areas,not excess

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,556 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 57,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 38,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,106 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,660 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 18,660 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brade discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 15,837 miles

offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 15,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 11,417 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)

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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DE57 JZU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE57 JZU, 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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DE57 JZU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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