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G3 XLR

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,503 mi
Last recorded57,503 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 XLR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 57,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 55,464 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 54,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,526 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,172 miles

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,456 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 3 Sep 2019 45,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 38,501 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,344 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall no chord exposed at present time.

Offside Front Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall no chord exposed at present time.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,483 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 23 Aug 2012 18,791 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,778 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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G3 XLR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G3 XLR, 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 G3 XLR registered?

G3 XLR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is G3 XLR safe to buy?

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