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EA08 XXC

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,117 mi
Last recorded65,117 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,117 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner broken.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, unable to see some components.

Fail 2 Nov 2022 65,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner broken.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, unable to see some components.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,386 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 24 Sep 2021 61,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil light on

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted anbd corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play bot rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 42,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 31,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 29,794 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 25,358 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,657 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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EA08 XXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EA08 XXC, 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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EA08 XXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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