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DV08 BHL

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,322 mi
Last recorded92,322 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 92,122 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 91,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion through out under body and suspension components

engine cover-under trays fitted

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,202 miles

front brake discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,202 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,392 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres void of tread on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake low (3.7.B.5a)

n/s and o/s front tyres void of tread on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 81,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no revs recorded. clean exhaust

Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,545 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no revs recorded. clean exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tracking out adversely affecting tyre wear

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,145 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 45,135 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,603 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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DV08 BHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DV08 BHL, 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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DV08 BHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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