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RV54 DWJ

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,241 mi
Last recorded49,241 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 DWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,272 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2011 43,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,368 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 37,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,554 miles

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

advise offsie wiper blade slightly deterated

Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,355 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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RV54 DWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV54 DWJ, 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 RV54 DWJ registered?

RV54 DWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is RV54 DWJ safe to buy?

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