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LJ57 FVU

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,639 mi
Last recorded69,639 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 FVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,945 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 48,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,085 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 45,640 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,610 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,798 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,410 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 18,408 miles

Nearside Front 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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LJ57 FVU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LJ57 FVU, 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 LJ57 FVU registered?

LJ57 FVU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ57 FVU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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