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AR08 SPY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,360 mi
Last recorded33,360 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 33,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 33,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,985 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 27,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,665 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 25,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,157 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 19,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 15,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,639 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 25 Aug 2011 7,918 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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AR08 SPY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR08 SPY, 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 AR08 SPY registered?

AR08 SPY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is AR08 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 SPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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