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EA08 XWH

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,050 mi
Last recorded81,050 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XWH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,050 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack connection (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,325 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 71,325 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,571 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DRL flashing with hazard warning (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DRL flashing with hazard warning (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake has a bind when rotated

Offside Rear Brake has a bind when rotated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 61,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,320 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,368 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 45,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 38,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,408 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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EA08 XWH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA08 XWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 XWH registered?

EA08 XWH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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The MOT history for EA08 XWH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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