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XR08 SUE

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,486 mi
Last recorded23,486 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR08 SUE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 23,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 23,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,727 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 20,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 20,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2019 19,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,952 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 13,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 12,838 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 12,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,510 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

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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XR08 SUE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XR08 SUE, 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

How do I check the history of XR08 SUE?

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What year was XR08 SUE registered?

XR08 SUE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is XR08 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for XR08 SUE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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