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EJ02 OPN

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,615 mi
Last recorded50,615 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 OPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 50,615 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 50,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

o/s cv boot damp

suspension rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,551 miles

Offside front outer CV boot damp

brake pipes rusty

front + rear suspension very rusty

os rack boot damp

osf tyre perishing + worn on edge

Fail 4 Jul 2023 50,522 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake pipes rusty

front + rear suspension very rusty

os rack boot damp

osf tyre perishing + worn on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,114 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge cracking

brake pipes rusty

slight exhaust blow exhaust very rusty

suspension very rusty

underside very rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2021 49,900 miles

all brake discs rusty

all tyres cracking

suspension rusty

underside rusty

wipers poor

Fail 11 Jun 2021 49,883 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

all brake discs rusty

all tyres cracking

battery light on

suspension very rusty

underside very rusty

wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2018 49,093 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,588 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 47,588 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 42,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,511 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops insecure.

Slight movement in offside front suspension arm,front bush.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,571 miles

O/s/front tyre tread on legal limit.

O/s/front suspension wishbone arm front bush worn.(some movement)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,733 miles

Both rear coil spring 'bump stops' insecure.

O/s/front wishbone suspension arm,front bush separating.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 23,996 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner 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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EJ02 OPN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

EJ02 OPN is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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