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LT08 HXD

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,385 mi
Last recorded159,385 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 HXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 159,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 151,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 146,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 141,532 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 141,531 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,651 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer clamp cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 127,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,826 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 HXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXD, 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 LT08 HXD registered?

LT08 HXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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