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LT08 XUZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,789 mi
Last recorded89,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 89,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 89,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 89,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 89,496 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 88,206 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 85,498 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 84,279 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,897 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (225/50x17) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 56,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (225/50x17) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 56,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 45,606 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 45,606 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)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear side wall splitting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,822 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,557 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,560 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)

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 XUZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

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

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