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PJ51 PAT

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,226 mi
Last recorded63,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 PAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 63,226 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 63,225 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,616 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Corrosion Underneath Of Vehicle

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracking And Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 62,616 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))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Corrosion Underneath Of Vehicle

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracking And Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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PJ51 PAT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ51 PAT, 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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What year was PJ51 PAT registered?

PJ51 PAT is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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