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MT02 TCJ

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,339 mi
Last recorded39,339 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 TCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,339 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 36,597 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 35,981 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 35,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,580 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 33,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering rack gaiter wet

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

washers weak

Pass 21 May 2018 32,620 miles

Central Exhaust box slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 32,620 miles

Central Exhaust box slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 31,952 miles

Exhaust box in middle section corroded but not leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 31,452 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 31,452 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front, rear and side repeater on constant (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front, rear and side repeater only flashes once as turned on (1.4.A.2g)

Centre and rear exhaust corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,065 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,366 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 23,203 miles

n/s/f wheel buckeled

power steering rack weaping from o/s

Pass 17 May 2012 21,388 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,949 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 10,977 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 18 May 2007 8,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,393 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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MT02 TCJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT02 TCJ, 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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What year was MT02 TCJ registered?

MT02 TCJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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