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YB08 MHF

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,966 mi
Last recorded95,966 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 MHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,648 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 93,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 91,810 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,699 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 88,699 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,642 miles

engine warning light on dash

Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,642 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 19 May 2017 65,001 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 57,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 57,734 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,142 miles

Engine management light stays on

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 52,142 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light stays on

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 44,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,240 miles

eml light on

Fail 20 May 2013 38,240 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 9 May 2012 32,083 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 25,522 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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YB08 MHF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB08 MHF, 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 YB08 MHF registered?

YB08 MHF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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