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FD08 SCZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,462 mi
Last recorded74,462 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 74,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 67,379 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 67,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2023 60,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,259 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,729 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,573 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,410 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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FD08 SCZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FD08 SCZ, 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 FD08 SCZ registered?

FD08 SCZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FD08 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 SCZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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