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BD08 NRU

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,061 mi
Last recorded50,061 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,061 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 50,058 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,880 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 49,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 49,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,063 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,451 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,258 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,372 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 25,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,083 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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BD08 NRU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BD08 NRU, 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 BD08 NRU registered?

BD08 NRU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is BD08 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 NRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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