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AR03 SPY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,408 mi
Last recorded73,408 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 73,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,091 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints to back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 70,057 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 70,057 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire over exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

no coolant

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,438 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 59,285 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,851 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside rear tyre has a a nail in it

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,872 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers smear screan

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,235 miles

all four tyres low on tread

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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AR03 SPY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AR03 SPY, 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 AR03 SPY registered?

AR03 SPY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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