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R77 MHJ

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,334 mi
Last recorded85,334 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 MHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,334 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components covered with under seal

hand brake effort only just met minimum requirements system in need of repair or adjustment

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front suspensionCOMPONENTS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

under side of vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,928 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

front suspensionCOMPONENTS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

under side of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,669 miles

engine undertray fitted obscuring visibility to some components

handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 82,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 82,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,253 miles

engine management warning light on

front brake discs in poor corroded condition

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,752 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,837 miles

engine light on

Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 May 2012 59,558 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 54,745 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 54,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 46,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R77 MHJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R77 MHJ, 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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What year was R77 MHJ registered?

R77 MHJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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