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R900 SLH

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,369 mi
Last recorded157,369 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 SLH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 157,369 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 157,115 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 156,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 156,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 155,551 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jul 2019 155,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 154,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 151,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stop rubbers adrift

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 142,736 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside handrake cable not fully returning

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 142,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside handrake cable not fully returning

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 130,723 miles

Brake discs heavily corroded

Handbrake cable outer covers split and corroded

Nearside parking brake effort low

Rear bump stop rubbers adrift

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 130,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake discs heavily corroded

Handbrake cable outer covers split and corroded

Nearside parking brake effort low

Rear bump stop rubbers adrift

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 118,770 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 118,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes out of balance

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 99,889 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 99,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,684 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 93,653 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,104 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

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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R900 SLH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R900 SLH, 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 R900 SLH registered?

R900 SLH is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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