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DP04 DOC

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,512 mi
Last recorded32,512 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 DOC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 32,512 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,124 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 31,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,456 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 29,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,245 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 26,218 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,793 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,738 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 19,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,333 miles

offside front tyre bold on inner edge and near legal limit

undertray under engine

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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DP04 DOC 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 88.9%.

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 DP04 DOC, 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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DP04 DOC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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