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J7 XXH

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 XXH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,391 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 56,592 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,521 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 56,520 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,508 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 56,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,198 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 110,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,765 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 52,479 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,084 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r rubber vibration mtg worn

Fail 9 Nov 2012 47,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

E M L light

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r rubber vibration mtg worn

oil level low

water level low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,796 miles

both front brake discs working on less than 40% on inner surfaces

Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,792 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front brake discs working on less than 40% on inner surfaces

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,608 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,418 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Dec 2009 36,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Dec 2008 32,628 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 32,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J7 XXH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 47,730 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 J7 XXH, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J7 XXH registered?

J7 XXH is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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