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J60 GMJ

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

64,669 mi
Last recorded64,669 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 GMJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 64,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 64,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,666 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 62,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 62,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust having major leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,742 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 61,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Worn in hub where it clamps (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on engine. One litre of oil added, level now on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 59,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Adjacent to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on engine. One litre of oil added, level now on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,130 miles

Central Front Bonnet support struts are weak

Central Front Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent to front flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent to front flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 58,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light illuminated (5.4.2)

Central Front Bonnet support struts are weak

Central Front Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent to front flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Adjacent to front flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 56,989 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)

coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 56,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front shocker dust covers split

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,339 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front brake discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear brake discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front brake discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear brake discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp dipped beam has poor beam image

windscreen slightly marked due to prolonged use of defecive wiper blade

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,263 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,608 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,399 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,399 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,985 miles

Both front tyres inner edges showing wear.

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

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

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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J60 GMJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 J60 GMJ, 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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J60 GMJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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