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KJ08 EHP

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 EHP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,611 miles

Both side front brake discs excessively corroded, more on inner faces.

Both side rear brake discs excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on outer edge, and just worn through first layer of rubber.

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Both front wipers judder and split.

Both side front brake discs excessively corroded, more on inner faces.

Both side rear brake discs excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on outer edge, and just worn through first layer of rubber.

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has a large bolt in edge of tread.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,264 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 61,397 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre was flat.

Pass 18 Apr 2014 56,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,347 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,109 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 44,037 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)

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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KJ08 EHP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ08 EHP, 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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KJ08 EHP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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