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LG08 GPO

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,101 mi
Last recorded123,101 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 123,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 118,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,296 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 112,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel has been welded

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Inner wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 96,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,952 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 67,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 48,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 48,925 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,431 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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LG08 GPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LG08 GPO, 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 LG08 GPO registered?

LG08 GPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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