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AO08 ZZP

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,508 mi
Last recorded133,508 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 133,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear back box / pipe repairs (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 131,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection to rear silencer corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes along steering rack seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 124,960 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 124,960 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,717 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 109,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 95,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 90,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,896 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaitor cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,135 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 84,134 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,125 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,409 miles

wipers smear slightly

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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AO08 ZZP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 ZZP, 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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AO08 ZZP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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