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LW03 ZDV

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,518 mi
Last recorded25,518 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 ZDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 25,518 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 29 Oct 2022 25,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,929 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 23,929 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,972 miles

Coolant level low

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 22,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant level low

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,412 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,513 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,674 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 12,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LW03 ZDV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,195cc 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 LW03 ZDV, 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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What year was LW03 ZDV registered?

LW03 ZDV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is LW03 ZDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 ZDV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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