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HT08 GZY

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,031 mi
Last recorded78,031 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 GZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,581 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 74,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,589 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 68,470 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,378 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,909 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 59,865 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

registration plate missing on dash (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,347 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,650 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,717 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,460 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 33,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,392 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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HT08 GZY 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 HT08 GZY, 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 HT08 GZY registered?

HT08 GZY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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