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BL08 OWG

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 110,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 107,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 105,697 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 98,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,639 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,232 miles

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

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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BL08 OWG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BL08 OWG, 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 BL08 OWG registered?

BL08 OWG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 OWG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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