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EG03 HXW

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,262 mi
Last recorded58,262 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,262 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 58,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 58,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 56,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,787 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 49,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,232 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,112 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 44,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

boot full of water

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,738 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,738 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,055 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,055 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,128 miles

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

Nearside 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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EG03 HXW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG03 HXW, 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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What year was EG03 HXW registered?

EG03 HXW is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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