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96 FLY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 FLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,219 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,314 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 81,314 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,984 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 77,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,530 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has 2 cuts out side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts out side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 73,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has 2 cuts out side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts out side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,083 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured in the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured in the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,835 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 66,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,464 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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96 FLY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 96 FLY, 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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96 FLY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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