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OE53 VUJ

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,615 mi
Last recorded27,615 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,455 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 19,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,354 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 18,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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OE53 VUJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 52,333 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 OE53 VUJ, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OE53 VUJ registered?

OE53 VUJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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