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EX08 XFP

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XFP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 70,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 64,296 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 64,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,330 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 48,380 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 34,730 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,588 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,085 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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EX08 XFP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX08 XFP, 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 EX08 XFP registered?

EX08 XFP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is EX08 XFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 XFP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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