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EJ02 LXR

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,290 mi
Last recorded73,290 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 LXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 73,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 71,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 71,776 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,800 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,627 miles

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

o/s/r floor slight corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/r floor slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,430 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 49,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,997 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,121 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 24,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,169 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 17,166 miles

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

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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EJ02 LXR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ02 LXR, 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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What year was EJ02 LXR registered?

EJ02 LXR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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