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DX08 VJM

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,157 mi
Last recorded109,157 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VJM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 109,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,324 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 107,122 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,497 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,497 miles

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

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

underbody of vehicle covered with underseal.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,368 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear most metal exhaust hanging bracket detatched.

Offside Rear silencer box rear most clamp corroding away.

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

Tyre slightly damaged osr,osf,nsr,outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield,slightly loose to fixings.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,914 miles

Offside Front lower fog lens slightly damaged..

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,191 miles

Offside Front lower fog lens slightly damaged..

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 3 Jan 2020 94,161 miles

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

Offside Front lower fog lens slightly damaged..

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,650 miles

under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 80,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,839 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,804 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,871 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 71,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,788 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,785 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,474 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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DX08 VJM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DX08 VJM, 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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What year was DX08 VJM registered?

DX08 VJM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is DX08 VJM safe to buy?

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