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J24 CAL

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,450 mi
Last recorded79,450 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 CAL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 79,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,075 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 78,025 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 78,023 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,491 miles

Rear heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,803 miles

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,690 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2017 41,690 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,017 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,424 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,882 miles

o/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,872 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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J24 CAL 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 J24 CAL, 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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J24 CAL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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