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X8 LFA

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

120,008 mi
Last recorded120,008 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 120,008 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 120,004 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded & Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 118,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 118,048 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,569 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 114,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,572 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,569 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,584 miles

Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately left side subframe pipe mounts only cable tied (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 100,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately left side subframe pipe mounts only cable tied (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,933 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,419 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 83,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,388 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 73,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 25 Sep 2014 65,974 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 65,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,765 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,994 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 43,994 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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X8 LFA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 X8 LFA, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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X8 LFA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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