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DN08 NZW

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,938 mi
Last recorded59,938 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 NZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 59,938 miles

n/s park brake efficiency low

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 59,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms badly corroded

n/s park brake efficiency low

rear exhaust clamps badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,852 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,324 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 53,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,110 miles

Offside Rear Light water

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,742 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 40,741 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,119 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 36,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,389 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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DN08 NZW 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 70.6%.

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 DN08 NZW, 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 DN08 NZW registered?

DN08 NZW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DN08 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 NZW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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