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R27 JOY

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,641 mi
Last recorded48,641 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 JOY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 48,641 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,592 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 45,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 44,175 miles

Lower General rust all over on underside of body

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 42,469 miles

Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND - GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDER SIDE OF BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2021 40,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 38,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,261 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 37,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly tight but not binding

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,152 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 31,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 26,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 21,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,100 miles

Nearside 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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R27 JOY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 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 R27 JOY, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R27 JOY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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