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DE57 RZU

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,468 mi
Last recorded91,468 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 91,468 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,bold on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,bold on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Support bar heavily corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 91,401 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,bold on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,bold on inner edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 91,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery output poor on starting

Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 87,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,762 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer clamp defective

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 80,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 77,598 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 77,598 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,812 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 72,762 miles

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

offside rear link has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,142 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 48,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,022 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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DE57 RZU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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