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AR08 NEL

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 NEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 80,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 78,612 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 77,623 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 76,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 75,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 73,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 71,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 71,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,380 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,380 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,201 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,116 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,899 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,512 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,124 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 25,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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 NEL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AR08 NEL, 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 NEL registered?

AR08 NEL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AR08 NEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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