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L222 JTS

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,399 mi
Last recorded48,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 JTS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 48,399 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,694 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 46,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,042 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread and worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,444 miles

Rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,996 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 38,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,958 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 35,067 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 35,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,016 miles

Rear tyres getting low on tread and worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2018 31,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres getting low on tread and worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 24,753 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,461 miles

Offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 30 Jan 2014 17,394 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,200 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,445 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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L222 JTS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 L222 JTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L222 JTS registered?

L222 JTS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is L222 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 JTS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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