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DU58 UXY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 UXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,941 miles

L/h rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

L/h rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,220 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 77,601 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 68,455 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,268 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,454 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 30,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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DU58 UXY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU58 UXY, 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 DU58 UXY registered?

DU58 UXY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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