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RV02 CWF

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 CWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rears lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rears lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020
Fail 23 Jun 2020

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2019

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside rear's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside rear's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

handbrake efficiency just meets mot limit

Fail 13 Jun 2017

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play detected in both rear lower arms bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016

Headlamp aim too low both fronts low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play detected in both rear lower arms bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,445 miles

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2013 64,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 62,903 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 61,755 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,876 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 49,477 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 49,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,889 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,223 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 31,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,745 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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RV02 CWF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,945 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 RV02 CWF, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV02 CWF is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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