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LT08 EFM

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,657 mi
Last recorded29,657 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 29,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak at both tail section joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 29,350 miles

Front front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2024 28,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 27,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded, vehicle standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,200 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all,corroded (3.5.1i)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,787 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,136 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,314 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 6,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,272 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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LT08 EFM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LT08 EFM, 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 LT08 EFM registered?

LT08 EFM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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