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HG08 YPW

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,971 mi
Last recorded60,971 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 60,971 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 60,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 57,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 54,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,743 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,579 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 51,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,675 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,409 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 YPW 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 93.3%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

HG08 YPW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HG08 YPW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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