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LG08 GPX

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,349 mi
Last recorded73,349 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 73,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 70,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,997 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 69,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,051 miles

Rear brake pads worn thin

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,488 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner wing liner loose rubbing on tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,853 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 30 May 2013 28,821 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,998 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 16,945 miles

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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LG08 GPX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LG08 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

LG08 GPX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LG08 GPX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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