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HT08 HHG

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,704 mi
Last recorded74,704 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 74,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,173 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,697 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 66,688 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,184 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,968 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 40,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,375 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,187 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 HHG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG registered?

HT08 HHG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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