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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 SEO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 72,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 72,065 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner brake dust shield loose

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Nearside Rear Lower heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut to outer wall

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,705 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive around o/s driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 69,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake backplate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive around o/s driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,789 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,666 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 54,010 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 54,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 47,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 37,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 28,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,092 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 2,239 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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MW08 SEO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW08 SEO, 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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MW08 SEO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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