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LT08 EFY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 78,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 78,266 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 78,265 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,922 miles

front brakes 26% out of balance

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 22 Jan 2018 75,922 miles

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

front brakes 26% out of balance

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,002 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 55,554 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2014 44,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,609 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,867 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 27,867 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,704 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 EFY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT08 EFY, 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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LT08 EFY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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