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RE04 JFJ

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,564 mi
Last recorded92,564 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 JFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,544 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,446 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,001 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component nearside off rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,665 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 65,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,396 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 51,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 44,905 miles

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 37,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,435 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,255 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 17,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Handbrake long.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,763 miles

Large nail in offside rear tyre tread.

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

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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RE04 JFJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE04 JFJ, 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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RE04 JFJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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