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DG08 GGJ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,908 mi
Last recorded41,908 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,908 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,972 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS overflow leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 36,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,905 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 28,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 14,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,354 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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DG08 GGJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black 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 DG08 GGJ, 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 DG08 GGJ registered?

DG08 GGJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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