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AX08 BFA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,931 mi
Last recorded91,931 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 91,931 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear uppers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 91,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear uppers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,075 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,058 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,250 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,906 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,657 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,822 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,110 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,840 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,696 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 33,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AX08 BFA, 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 BFA registered?

AX08 BFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AX08 BFA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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