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BD08 NSN

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,314 mi
Last recorded115,314 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 115,314 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 113,043 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 112,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 112,284 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to massive loss of coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,113 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2020 107,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 14 May 2019 104,393 miles

EML Light flashed momentary during test

Fuel tank heat shield adrift not secured

Nearside Front Inner CV Gaiter throwing out greese

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 May 2019 104,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Pad warning wire broken touching drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad retaining shim broken & fouling brake disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

EML Light flashed momentary during test

Fuel tank heat shield adrift not secured

Nearside Front Inner CV Gaiter throwing out greese

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2018 101,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 101,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,266 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure Nut missing (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,510 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,892 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,802 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,917 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,796 miles

slighty noise from gearbox suspect clutch requires attention

Fail 22 Jun 2012 36,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

slighty noise from gearbox suspect clutch requires attention

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BD08 NSN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD08 NSN, 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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BD08 NSN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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