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LT08 XUV

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,115 mi
Last recorded54,115 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 XUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,653 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,994 miles

rear subframe and arms surface corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 48,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe and arms surface corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 43,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,623 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,707 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,796 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,506 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 19 Jan 2015 30,362 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,549 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,467 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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LT08 XUV 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 LT08 XUV, 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 LT08 XUV registered?

LT08 XUV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LT08 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 XUV 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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