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HST 9F

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,067 mi
Last recorded38,067 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHST 9F
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases other parts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion rear sill areas

slight play in steering rack

various suspension parts corroded eg subframes, rear arms

Fail 7 Jan 2026 38,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases other parts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arms have play/deterioration in ball joints and bushes

slight corrosion rear sill areas

slight play in steering rack

various suspension parts corroded eg subframes, rear arms

Pass 13 Jan 2025 37,347 miles

slight corrosion underside eg sills

slight play in steering rack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases other parts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components corroded/undersealed eg both subframes, all rear arms etc

Pass 19 Dec 2023 36,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both also slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear in steering rack

underside and suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2023 36,399 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both also slight play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear in steering rack

underside and suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2023 35,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion rear sill areas

tyres slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2023 35,107 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion rear sill areas

tyres slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2022 33,057 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

various suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms etc

Pass 29 Dec 2020 30,681 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight play in steering rack

suspension components slightly corroded eg f/r subframes, shocks, rear arms

Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,773 miles

front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

rear suspension arms slightly corroded, all shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 28,169 miles

handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 7 Jan 2019 28,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2018 26,413 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components

slight wear in suspension/steering bushes

Pass 28 Dec 2016 24,710 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,910 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear sub frames.

slight perishing to front and rear suspension bushes.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 21,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edges 235/45/18 98y

both wing repeaters going white

slight movement both drag link ends

slight side to side movement hand brake lever

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Dec 2014 21,521 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edges 235/45/18 98y

both wing repeaters going white

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight movement both drag link ends

slight side to side movement hand brake lever

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,947 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2013 19,947 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,112 miles

both front tyres worn more on inner edges 235/45/18 98y

both wing repeaters going white

Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 10,088 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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HST 9F is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HST 9F, 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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HST 9F is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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