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H8 CDP

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,564 mi
Last recorded127,564 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 CDP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,564 miles

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

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

nearside front jacking point corroded but not within 30 cm off prescribed area

nearside rear jacking point corroded but not within 30 cm off prescribed area

nearside rear tie strap deteriorated

offside rear jacking point corroded but not within 30 cm off prescribed area

Fail 10 Oct 2016 127,564 miles

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

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

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

nearside front jacking point corroded but not within 30 cm off prescribed area

nearside rear jacking point corroded but not within 30 cm off prescribed area

nearside rear tie strap deteriorated

offside rear jacking point corroded but not within 30 cm off prescribed area

Fail 6 Jun 2016 127,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

nearside front jacking points corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

nearside rear jacking points corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

nearside rear tie strap deteriorated

offside rear jacking points corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Pass 16 Apr 2015 127,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery vent tube not connected

n/s front wheel bearing noisey when rotated

o/s front tyre not perfectly true possibly caused by standing in one spot

spare tyre deflated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 127,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery vent tube not connected

n/s front wheel bearing noisey when rotated

o/s front tyre not perfectly true possibly caused by standing in one spot

spare tyre deflated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 127,360 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s screen washer partialy blocked

Pass 2 Feb 2010 127,044 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 125,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 125,793 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 125,010 miles

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

nearside front floor area holed due to corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2008 124,993 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front floor area holed due to corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2007
Pass 18 Jan 2006 120,185 miles

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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H8 CDP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H8 CDP, 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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H8 CDP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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