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BT08 ZTZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,389 mi
Last recorded63,389 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ZTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 63,389 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 63,389 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,187 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 61,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire lose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 77,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2019 77,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

minor corrosion to suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,425 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 57,446 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 50,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 25,267 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,170 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 16,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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BT08 ZTZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT08 ZTZ, 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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BT08 ZTZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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