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MC08 YLN

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,967 mi
Last recorded65,967 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 65,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,865 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 64,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,941 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,192 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,066 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 7 Apr 2018 61,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,970 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

unable to open tailgate from outside of the vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,717 miles

Unable to access boot - boot inop - caused by roof fault

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,775 miles

Convertible roof faulty - had to open roof to access boot

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,316 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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MC08 YLN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MC08 YLN, 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 MC08 YLN registered?

MC08 YLN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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