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HG08 YRD

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,285 mi
Last recorded115,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 115,285 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute inside vehicle. (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 114,306 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute inside vehicle (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,445 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute inside of vehicle. (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn to approx 2.0/2.5 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 113,437 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute inside of vehicle. (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn to approx 2.0/2.5 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,559 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front inner brake pads getting low

indicators go fast inside of vehicle

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear inner sills and underside of vehicle slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2023 111,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front inner brake pads getting low

indicators go fast inside of vehicle

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear inner sills and underside of vehicle slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

indicators going fast inside of vehicle

n/s/f outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly out of clip

Fail 26 Jul 2022 108,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

indicators going fast inside of vehicle

n/s/f outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly out of clip

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,873 miles

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

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

handbrake only just met requirements

indicators going fast inside of vehicle

o/s/f washer getting weak

Fail 26 Jul 2021 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

indicators going fast inside of vehicle

o/s/f washer getting weak

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom swivel has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom swivel has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general signs of corrosion underside

park brake effort only just met requirements

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2020 101,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom swivel has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom swivel has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general signs of corrosion underside

park brake effort only just met requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,562 miles

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

handbrake on o/s/r getting low

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,660 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,660 miles

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,981 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,176 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight bind

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator flashing faster on dash on n/s but ok at bulbs.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,181 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 1 Aug 2013 30,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 30,581 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge{not showing cords at present time ]

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,363 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 18,363 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

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 YRD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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