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MK58 JTO

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 JTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 98,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 96,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 95,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 94,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 94,929 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 94,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 93,701 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 92,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 87,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 76,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,774 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 70,751 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

handbrake stiff to operate

Pass 1 May 2014 61,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,905 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,403 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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MK58 JTO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK58 JTO, 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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MK58 JTO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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