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J800 PRJ

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 PRJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 116,077 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrosion rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

osr body strenghtening bar severely deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,682 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 104,526 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 104,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 100,354 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 100,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,379 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps are corroded and starting to split

Offside Rear Hand brake cable bracket broken

Fail 28 May 2021 96,283 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear exhaust clamps are corroded and starting to split

Offside Rear Hand brake cable bracket broken

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,883 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 88,858 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 80,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,513 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 59,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

boot wont open

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,005 miles

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

o/s/f fog inop

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,056 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 43,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,647 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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J800 PRJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 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 J800 PRJ, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J800 PRJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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