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HJ57 RZC

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,266 mi
Last recorded83,266 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 RZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 83,266 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 83,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 83,248 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion and underseal to underside of vehicle components

some corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,775 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

electric window fault

fuel flap fault

some corrosion and underseal to suspension components

Fail 14 Apr 2021 82,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

boot wont open(needs to open for re-test)

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

electric window fault

fuel flap fault

some corrosion and underseal to suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,495 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 82,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel bind

Pass 19 Jan 2019 80,796 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 80,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 78,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,124 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Slight Brake Bind Offside Rear

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,254 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 65,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

VERY LOW EFORT FROM NSR HANDBRAKE

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2015 56,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,957 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,400 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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HJ57 RZC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 HJ57 RZC, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HJ57 RZC is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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