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OY03 WLP

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,700 mi
Last recorded91,700 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 WLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2016 91,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,525 miles

Front exhaust hanger - insecure.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,522 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust hanger - insecure.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,253 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 81,127 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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,127 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 Sep 2012 77,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,826 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,053 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,685 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,130 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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OY03 WLP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,698 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 OY03 WLP, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY03 WLP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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