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BF08 FBN

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,422 mi
Last recorded61,422 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 61,422 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Apr 2026 61,422 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,017 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 58,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,694 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,262 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,365 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 40,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,691 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,769 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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BF08 FBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF08 FBN, 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 BF08 FBN registered?

BF08 FBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 FBN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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