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FP08 RPU

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,470 mi
Last recorded64,470 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 RPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,470 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 62,440 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,358 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 53,906 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 53,906 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,932 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 47,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Wheel alignment need checking/adjusting

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,332 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 35,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,744 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,623 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,272 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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FP08 RPU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP08 RPU, 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 FP08 RPU registered?

FP08 RPU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FP08 RPU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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