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HG08 YPO

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,625 mi
Last recorded26,625 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 26,625 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 26,623 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 26,448 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 26,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 26,320 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 25,334 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 25,304 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 24,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 24,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 22,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 20,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 20,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 30 Mar 2017 16,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 15,349 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 15,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,907 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 YPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPO, 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 HG08 YPO registered?

HG08 YPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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