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MJ08 YAA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,231 mi
Last recorded70,231 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,231 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,457 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 64,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 47,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/zr19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/zr19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,204 miles

eml on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,683 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013
Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,902 miles

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

tracking needs setting up

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,773 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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MJ08 YAA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ08 YAA, 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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MJ08 YAA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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