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MM08 VGL

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,848 mi
Last recorded63,848 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 VGL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,848 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,386 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 62,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,370 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 60,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,935 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 55,935 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive water from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to marker bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,423 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,820 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 39,820 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,571 miles

front brake disc corrosion on inner faces (minor)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,233 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 28,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,986 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,674 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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MM08 VGL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM08 VGL, 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 MM08 VGL registered?

MM08 VGL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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