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EF08 DNV

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,382 mi
Last recorded55,382 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DNV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 55,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 55,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 55,298 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 55,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 51,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 51,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 10 Jun 2021 47,839 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 May 2020 44,300 miles

Both front tyre tread wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,371 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 41,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,756 miles

Nearside Front slight misting of oil at drive shaft seal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear heat shields loose

Fail 7 Jun 2018 38,754 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight misting of oil at drive shaft seal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear heat shields loose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 34,412 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,230 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 30,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,697 miles

front tyres edges slight wear

rear tyres 2mm 235/40r19 96y

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,478 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,035 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,601 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,924 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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EF08 DNV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF08 DNV, 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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EF08 DNV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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