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DN03 HWC

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,777 mi
Last recorded55,777 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened frayed / corroded (3.5.1b)

Rear suspension / coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 55,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear calipar (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened frayed / corroded (3.5.1b)

Rear suspension / coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front sill slightly damaged

corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

exhuast system rusty in several places

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front sill slightly damaged

corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places

exhuast system rusty in several places

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,950 miles

slight play at nearside rear hub

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front sills slightly damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2013 52,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front sills slightly damaged

exhuast system rusty

slight play at nearside rear hub

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,529 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front outer sills slightly damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front outer sills slightly damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,898 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 49,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,550 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,550 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,238 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,445 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 9 Jun 2008 43,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2007 31,132 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

nearside front flexi slight twissed

rear lower arms slight play in lower bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,508 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 17,495 miles

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

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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DN03 HWC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,698 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 DN03 HWC, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN03 HWC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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