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BF08 NAE

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,761 mi
Last recorded90,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 90,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,090 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 89,090 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,491 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle slight surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 80,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald inner shoulder

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,896 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre bald inner shoulder

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,450 miles

o/s/r wheel a little tight to turn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2011 35,850 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 NAE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 NAE registered?

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

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