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DS08 GNU

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,356 mi
Last recorded29,356 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 GNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 29,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 29,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 28,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 28,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 27,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 25,615 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 25,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 24,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 21,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 17,017 miles

under tray fitted unable to see front cross member

Fail 10 Feb 2017 17,017 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted unable to see front cross member

Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,220 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,619 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 10,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 8,312 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 6,058 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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DS08 GNU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DS08 GNU, 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 DS08 GNU registered?

DS08 GNU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is DS08 GNU safe to buy?

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