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DP58 AMP

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,844 mi
Last recorded106,844 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP58 AMP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 103,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

handbrake efforts just in on point of test

Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,610 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))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 25 Feb 2020 92,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 92,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,795 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,610 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,450 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,538 miles

bonnet catch stiif/seized

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and has a screw in center tread

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm and damage on outter sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,973 miles

curb damage to alloys

exhaust corroded

front diss badly corroded and worn on inner faces

rear brakes not locking out on servive or parking brake

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 43,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

curb damage to alloys

exhaust corroded

front diss badly corroded and worn on inner faces

rear brakes not locking out on servive or parking brake

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,903 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 38,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DP58 AMP 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 76.5%.

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 DP58 AMP, 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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DP58 AMP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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