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L8 ECC

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,736 mi
Last recorded106,736 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 ECC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 106,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 106,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

park brake efficiency 16%

Fail 27 Jun 2016 102,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,897 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,284 miles

drivers mirror broken

Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers mirror broken

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting fractured but still supporting the exhaust,rear exhaust box corroded,rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting fractured but still supporting the exhaust,rear exhaust box corroded,rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides rear brake discs corroded and worn outer edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,231 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,539 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,631 miles

front beake pads low

Fail 26 Mar 2008 44,631 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front beake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,754 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,375 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 31,375 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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L8 ECC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,945 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 L8 ECC, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L8 ECC is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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