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HT08 GZZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,624 mi
Last recorded66,624 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 GZZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very minor movement in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 235 x 40 x 19 rear tyre scalloped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 235 x 40 x 19 .. rear tyre scalloped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,208 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 64,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 63,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 63,261 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,704 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,688 miles

o/side rear tyre slightley perished in tread

Fail 23 Jul 2012 24,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,512 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,263 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 16,263 miles

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

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

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 GZZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HT08 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

HT08 GZZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for HT08 GZZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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