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GN08 YPW

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,802 mi
Last recorded78,802 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,802 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 76,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 73,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 69,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 67,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,936 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 55,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 51,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 47,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GN08 YPW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GN08 YPW, 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 GN08 YPW registered?

GN08 YPW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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