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DE08 XBY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,319 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,623 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 89,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,021 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,077 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,254 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 85,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,600 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear indicator bulb colour faded

offside wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,779 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,415 miles

E.M.L on

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 54,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L on

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,015 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 36,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 32,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,946 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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DE08 XBY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE08 XBY, 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 DE08 XBY registered?

DE08 XBY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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