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EF02 VHB

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,183 mi
Last recorded105,183 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,183 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 113,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear 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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 98,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,787 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,483 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play o/s/f rack end (2.2.B.1g)

coil spring corroded rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 75,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,532 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,901 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,577 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 43,568 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 37,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,541 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 29,534 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EF02 VHB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 EF02 VHB, 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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EF02 VHB is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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