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EF08 DMU

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,862 mi
Last recorded59,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,862 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 56,401 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 54,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 54,208 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 53,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,610 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,554 miles

HOOD OPERATION NOT COMPLETE

WINDOWS OPEN

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,242 miles

Offside Rear SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGED

Pass 29 May 2015 44,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,869 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 24 Jun 2013 25,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,076 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 16,990 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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EF08 DMU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EF08 DMU, 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 EF08 DMU registered?

EF08 DMU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is EF08 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 DMU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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