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HG08 KFJ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,101 mi
Last recorded136,101 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 136,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre x1 but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 132,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,693 miles

O/S/Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight judder from both front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 108,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,119 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,870 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,979 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear brake starting to bind

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,866 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 42,817 miles

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

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

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 7 Jul 2011 28,325 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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HG08 KFJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG08 KFJ, 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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HG08 KFJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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