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AJ57 ALF

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ALF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 115,563 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,808 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 113,805 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 112,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,183 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 108,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,497 miles

engine warning light on dash

Fail 14 Mar 2018 85,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,479 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable snapped (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake just met minimum requirement may need further adjustment

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,225 miles

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

parking brake just met min requirement

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,630 miles

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

nearside front tyre signs of wear 245 40 19

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,869 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,046 miles

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

battery loose

front pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 18,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AJ57 ALF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ57 ALF, 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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What year was AJ57 ALF registered?

AJ57 ALF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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