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DN08 ZLZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,945 mi
Last recorded51,945 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 51,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 50,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,909 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,072 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,411 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,614 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 37,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 37,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,185 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,365 miles

Offside Front outer wall cut

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,393 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 23,393 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 19,629 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 19,629 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,192 miles

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

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

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 ZLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DN08 ZLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 ZLZ registered?

DN08 ZLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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The MOT history for DN08 ZLZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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