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LT08 HWV

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 HWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 95,176 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 95,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,944 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 91,944 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,031 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Stop lamps intermittently staying on

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 79,489 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 79,489 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 78,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,738 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,882 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wearing on inner treads

Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly worn (3mm)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,323 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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LT08 HWV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LT08 HWV, 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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LT08 HWV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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