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MW08 SJY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,179 mi
Last recorded80,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 77,535 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,241 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,772 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 25 Jun 2015 39,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,333 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 25,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wheel tracking out of alignment

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,392 miles

front wheel tracking out of alignment

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 SJY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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