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GJ08 FSP

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FSP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp unit has water ingress

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 88,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp unit has water ingress

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,455 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp defective but exhaust still fully supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 86,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp defective but exhaust still fully supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 84,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 80,533 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 77,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,101 miles

Offside Front worn to zero on the inner edge

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

Pass 24 May 2016 60,614 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 60,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,203 miles

o/s washer jet to high

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 36,255 miles

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

eng man light on

Fail 27 Dec 2013 36,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eng man light on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 27,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,692 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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GJ08 FSP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ08 FSP, 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 GJ08 FSP registered?

GJ08 FSP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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