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ANT 160A

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,791 mi
Last recorded65,791 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANT 160A
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 65,791 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 64,629 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 64,629 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 64,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front both windscreen washers weak output

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 62,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 62,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 60,066 miles

oil leak offside front

rear axle surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,722 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 58,716 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake disc worn slightly

Pass 31 May 2018 54,826 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn surface rust

Pass 12 May 2017 51,628 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 51,627 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,840 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 42,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,113 miles

O/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,757 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,262 miles

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

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

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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ANT 160A is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ANT 160A, 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 ANT 160A registered?

ANT 160A is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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