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MM08 YPT

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,343 mi
Last recorded61,343 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 61,343 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 57,735 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,759 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose rattling

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust and fuel tankheatshields loose rattling on exhaust

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 55,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose rattling

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust and fuel tankheatshields loose rattling on exhaust

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,702 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,166 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 53,162 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,481 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 49,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,420 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 49,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 49,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 49,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,857 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 47,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,237 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to the Legal limit.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,811 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 YPT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YPT, 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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MM08 YPT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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