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8298 ML

2010 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider45,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8298 ML
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 78,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,284 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 75,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,285 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 74,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,218 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 73,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,944 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 62,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,302 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,016 miles

center stop light inop

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,528 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 13 Mar 2014 22,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,052 miles

Nearside 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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8298 ML is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 45,755 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 8298 ML, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8298 ML is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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