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GF08 YJS

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,397 mi
Last recorded83,397 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YJS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,397 miles

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

Rear Surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Fail 2 Mar 2026 83,395 miles

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

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

Rear Surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Lens also slightly damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 79,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 79,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield hanging over exshust (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,680 miles

Slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 13 May 2020 72,102 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

scuff markes in zone a off windscreen[not affecting the drives view ]

Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,095 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Judder across the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,809 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 69,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,966 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 62,966 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,346 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

advise new wiper blades

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

offside rear tyre close to marker bars

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 36,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 33,008 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 32,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front 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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,450 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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GF08 YJS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GF08 YJS, 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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GF08 YJS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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