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EJ02 OOD

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,440 mi
Last recorded75,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 OOD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

off side near side rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,925 miles

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

off side near side rear suspension bumpstop insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2012 66,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

off side near side rear suspension bumpstop insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,260 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,143 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 57,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,561 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 42,555 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,296 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 34,295 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)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 26,395 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 26,355 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front foglamp not working

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 OOD is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ02 OOD, 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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EJ02 OOD is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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