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R111 MEP

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 MEP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 72,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function lower spring mounting broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front PAS (power assisted steering) noisy

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,210 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 57,957 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 57,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside of vehicle in places

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,133 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 52,133 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 May 2016 49,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

tailgate can only be open via manual release

Fail 27 May 2016 49,754 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,805 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,949 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,481 miles

Slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 17 May 2010 23,936 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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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R111 MEP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R111 MEP, 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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R111 MEP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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