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LP08 FMV

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,373 mi
Last recorded88,373 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,373 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 88,373 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre - light cut/damage to outer sidewall

parkbrake lever button sticking slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,963 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,193 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 77,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brakes binding sligthly

Pass 4 Feb 2016 72,586 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,861 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 67,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,445 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,518 miles

EML light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner arch liner missing

Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner arch liner missing

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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LP08 FMV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LP08 FMV, 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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LP08 FMV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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