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YA08 EYM

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,255 mi
Last recorded98,255 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 EYM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,255 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 98,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,171 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 95,899 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 93,599 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 93,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,502 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 85,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,834 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 68,525 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,772 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,755 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,101 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 49,101 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to sidewall

O/S/R tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,996 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 39,996 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 33,153 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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YA08 EYM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA08 EYM, 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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YA08 EYM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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