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FD08 VNY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,805 mi
Last recorded97,805 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VNY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2018 97,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,356 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 66,031 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shield loose under fuel tank

Fail 28 May 2014 66,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shield loose under fuel tank

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,065 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 55,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,650 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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FD08 VNY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD08 VNY, 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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FD08 VNY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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