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DU02 XKJ

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,942 mi
Last recorded112,942 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 XKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 112,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut down to cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,880 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat rear mounting rusty but not excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seat mounting rusty but not excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake only just made efficiency (16%)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output All tail lights covered but light still visible (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,178 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 103,062 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 99,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 99,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 91,507 miles

rear tyres have light cracking on outer walls

Fail 18 May 2013 91,507 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres have light cracking on outer walls

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 62,307 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 62,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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DU02 XKJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,945 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 DU02 XKJ, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU02 XKJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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