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274X251

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,043 mi
Last recorded49,043 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X251
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 42,694 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 42,479 miles

coolant low

n/s/r tyer cracks on main thread

Fail 4 May 2024 42,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant low

n/s/r tyer cracks on main thread

Pass 6 May 2023 41,561 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 41,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 38,059 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,687 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 36,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 33,906 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 33,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,381 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,799 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smirring slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,693 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 25,693 miles

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

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 25,309 miles

Minor play in osf seat

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

Pass 12 May 2012 24,115 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 21,809 miles

chip to screen

front tyres worn low on inner edges

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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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274X251 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 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 274X251, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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274X251 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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