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BL08 OWW

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,851 mi
Last recorded92,851 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,851 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 86,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 83,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,359 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,770 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,687 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 67,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,613 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,593 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,106 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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BL08 OWW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

BL08 OWW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 OWW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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