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J10 TAX

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,978 mi
Last recorded96,978 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 TAX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 96,978 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,702 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 95,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,179 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,633 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 91,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 90,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 88,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 82,393 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 82,391 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,179 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,741 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 60,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,859 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 52,859 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front 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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J10 TAX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J10 TAX, 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 J10 TAX registered?

J10 TAX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for J10 TAX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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