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DG57 XWV

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 XWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,924 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 85,923 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,606 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 77,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,456 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 71,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect unable to test due to dipped beam not working (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyres wearing uneven advise tracking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2015 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,142 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 48,142 miles

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

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

L/H front tyre worn on inner edge also

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,362 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,311 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,348 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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DG57 XWV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG57 XWV, 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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DG57 XWV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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