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EN08 OTJ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,398 mi
Last recorded110,398 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 OTJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 110,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,306 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 109,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 108,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 100,003 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 94,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 94,594 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 94,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,317 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,919 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,222 miles

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

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 15 Jul 2014 62,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,531 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,771 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,209 miles

both front tyres badfly scrubbed on inner edges just passed

front brake release uneven 21%

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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EN08 OTJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EN08 OTJ, 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 EN08 OTJ registered?

EN08 OTJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for EN08 OTJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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