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LW51 ZPR

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 ZPR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slight distortion

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,570 miles

Play in nearside front suspension arm bush

Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,531 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,506 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 90,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,998 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 83,998 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,645 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,844 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 59,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 59,704 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LW51 ZPR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LW51 ZPR, 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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LW51 ZPR is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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