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AR08 COG

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,481 mi
Last recorded51,481 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 COG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 51,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,911 miles

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

water leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,905 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,797 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,914 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,281 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 34,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,142 miles

Nearside Front 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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AR08 COG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AR08 COG, 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 AR08 COG registered?

AR08 COG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AR08 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 COG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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