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MD08 MSV

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,980 mi
Last recorded58,980 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

RegistrationMD08 MSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,980 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring vision of some underside components.

Pass 20 May 2025 58,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 57,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,156 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,586 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,123 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,641 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,550 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,220 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,074 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,997 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,892 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,583 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsf tyre got sidewall damage

nsf tyre worn inside edge

osf tyre got sidewall damage

osf tyre worn inner edge

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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MD08 MSV 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 MD08 MSV, 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

How do I check the history of MD08 MSV?

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What year was MD08 MSV registered?

MD08 MSV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is MD08 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD08 MSV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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