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157,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all front and rear suspension bushes worn/perished
all suspension components corrosion
both front top suspension mount plates corrosion
exhaust poor/corrosion slight blow
o/s rack gator damp
underbody/sill/floors/chassis etc corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all front and rear suspension components corrosion
all suspension bushes worn/perished
both front top suspension mounts/plates corrosion
exhaust system poor/corrosion and slight blow
o/s rack gator damp
underbody and sills corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all front and rear suspension corrosion
all suspension bushes worn/perished/cracking
both front top suspension mounts corrosion
exhaust poor in places and slight blow
o/s steering rack gator damp
underbody and sills corrosion
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all front and rear suspension corrosion
all suspension bushes worn/perished/cracking
exhaust poor in places and slight blow
o/s steering rack gator damp
underbody and sills corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust poor in places
front and rear suspension components corrosion
most front and rear suspension bushes perished/cracking
underbody and sills corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust poor in places
front and rear suspension components corrosion
most front and rear suspension bushes perished/cracking
underbody and sills corrosion
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/f flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all front suspension components corrosion
both front anti roll bar link rubbers perished
both front suspension arms/buhses perished
both sills corrosion and bottom lips damaged
exhaust poor in places and slight blow
most rear suspension bushes perished/spltting
o/s/r tyre perished/cracking
rear suspension components corrosion
steering rack damp
under body corrosion and welded
underside of vehicle slight corrosion
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle slight corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
misting of oil under the car
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
misting of oil under the car
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs rusty and pitted
rear brake discs rusty and pitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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GL03 BYB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 GL03 BYB, 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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GL03 BYB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 May 2003.
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