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AX08 BCY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BCY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,808 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,406 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,038 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,263 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 79,260 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,210 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,437 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2015 65,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 59,214 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 59,214 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 53,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,460 miles

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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AX08 BCY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX08 BCY, 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 AX08 BCY registered?

AX08 BCY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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