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WN51 ZFJ

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

147,093 mi
Last recorded147,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 ZFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 147,093 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 147,076 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,060 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2020 146,782 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 146,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,525 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 142,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 142,225 miles

Offside Rear tail pipe rubber split

Pass 11 May 2017 141,722 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 141,722 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 141,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (2.4.A.3)

hand brake just pass

Fail 19 May 2016 141,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (2.4.A.3)

hand brake just pass

Pass 22 May 2015 139,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 137,505 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearsid sills damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2014 137,502 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside and nearsid sills damaged

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 123,527 miles

Both N/S and O/S sill lip's are damaged.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 123,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both N/S and O/S sill lip's are damaged.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/R tyre inner edge is worn unevenly.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 102,517 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2012 102,167 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All rear suspension arms are corroded

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 89,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front sill edges dented

general suspension components corrosion

rear brake discs light wear and corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 53,807 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,807 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2008 35,279 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 30,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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WN51 ZFJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,959cc 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 WN51 ZFJ, 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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WN51 ZFJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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