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B1 DEC

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,978 mi
Last recorded59,978 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DEC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,978 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 59,923 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 58,030 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 58,029 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 52,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 51,636 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 50,714 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 50,714 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,861 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,861 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 48,937 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 47,543 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 47,543 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015
Fail 16 May 2015 46,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 94,010 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 94,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,053 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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B1 DEC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B1 DEC, 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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B1 DEC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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