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FG08 JZA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,799 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 88,793 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,918 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 87,875 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,226 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,804 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,295 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 74,294 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,857 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,052 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,579 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,356 miles

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)

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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FG08 JZA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FG08 JZA, 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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What year was FG08 JZA registered?

FG08 JZA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is FG08 JZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 JZA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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