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EP03 HFE

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 HFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,496 miles

both front shock gaitors deteriated

both rear suspension bump stops adrift

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,343 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,343 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R suspension rubber not located correctly

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R suspension rubber not located correctly

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,720 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,535 miles

n/s rack has slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2009 66,535 miles

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

n/s rack has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,899 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bump stops insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2008 55,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bump stops insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,784 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,985 miles

handbrake near end of working travel

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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EP03 HFE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EP03 HFE, 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 EP03 HFE registered?

EP03 HFE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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