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LB08 LLE

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,333 mi
Last recorded58,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,333 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 58,333 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,598 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 53,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 52,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,809 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 49,809 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,682 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 47,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,508 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 39,474 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,021 miles

Advise coolant level low

Advise nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall, not affecting structure and no cords visible

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,833 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,433 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 22,433 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,871 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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LB08 LLE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB08 LLE, 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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LB08 LLE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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