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RJ03 HTU

2003 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,604 mi
Last recorded111,604 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider61,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 HTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 111,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 110,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 107,231 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 107,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 104,815 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 104,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2020 101,539 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 101,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 101,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,406 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

both repeater lights starting to fade

damage on both sills

damp at offside steering rack / gaiter

light corrosion on chassis and sills

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front roll bar bushes deteriorated

oil leak around gear box area

slight movement at nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

small cracks around offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2017 98,532 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

both repeater lights starting to fade

damage on both sills

damp at offside steering rack / gaiter

light corrosion on chassis and sills

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front roll bar bushes deteriorated

oil leak around gear box area

slight movement at nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

small cracks around offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,341 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2013 91,165 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 68,919 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limt on inner edge

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

slight movement in o/s/r upper outer ball joint

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 May 2010 52,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 May 2010 52,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 29,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,935 miles

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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RJ03 HTU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RJ03 HTU, 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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RJ03 HTU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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