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FP08 RPY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,896 mi
Last recorded107,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 RPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 107,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 107,880 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are worn on the inner edges 235/40R19 96 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 107,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are worn on the inner edges 235/40R19 96 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,523 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 235/40R19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror unit is Slightly loose

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 96,360 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,197 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,897 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,931 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 55,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall is worn bold

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall cuts and damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,874 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,051 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,218 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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FP08 RPY 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 77.8%.

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 FP08 RPY, 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 FP08 RPY registered?

FP08 RPY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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