2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate and common faults

492 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 492 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension12.8%
  2. Brakes11.2%
  3. Lights & electrics9.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider cars passed their MOT first time, across 492 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).