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MW08 SCZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,394 mi
Last recorded56,394 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 SCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 56,394 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 56,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 56,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 55,265 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 55,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,062 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2022 55,046 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,498 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,598 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,451 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 25 Mar 2014 38,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 34,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,352 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 25,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MW08 SCZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MW08 SCZ, 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

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What year was MW08 SCZ registered?

MW08 SCZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MW08 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 SCZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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