2008 Alfa Romeo Spider · 1,840 MOT tests
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider reliability
2008 Alfa Romeo Spiders fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Spider years (1,840 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Spiders: 30.2%)
- 25.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Spiders: 30.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 64,422
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,840
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.9%
- Lights and electrics7.4%
- Brakes6.6%
- Tyres5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.21%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.28%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake excessively binding 1.58%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.41%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.73%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.62%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.59%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.32%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Spider year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable?
2008 Alfa Romeo Spiders fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Spider years (1,840 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.76% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.21% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider shows 64,422 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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