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MAL 149W

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,942 mi
Last recorded49,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAL 149W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,942 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 49,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,795 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 46,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2019 44,040 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 44,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 39,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,685 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 6 Dec 2016 31,009 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,539 miles

nearside tyre sidewalls slight damage

Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,217 miles

play in offside steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,472 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 17,472 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 16,371 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,577 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)

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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MAL 149W is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MAL 149W, 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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MAL 149W is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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