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MW08 SJX

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,595 mi
Last recorded58,595 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 SJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,876 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,134 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,818 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 17,813 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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 SJX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SJX, 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 MW08 SJX registered?

MW08 SJX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MW08 SJX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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