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YB08 MHL

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,958 mi
Last recorded29,958 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 29,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 29,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe split at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both heatshields loose above rear silencers

Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,320 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 27,368 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 27,368 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 26,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 25,581 miles

Coolant leak ()

some corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 14 May 2018 25,581 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

nearside front tyre very soft

some corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 10 May 2017 24,107 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 24,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 22,398 miles

battery strap has been repaired (battery secure

offside front tyre soft and has a slight flat spot

some smearing on front wipers

some surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 22 May 2015 21,293 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 21,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn/damaged on inner shoulder

Pass 14 May 2014 19,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,271 miles

indicator tell tale flashing fast and dash warning on but no faults found and flash rate ok

Fail 22 May 2013 18,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 29 May 2012 16,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,609 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 14,609 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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YB08 MHL 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 68.2%.

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 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 MHL, 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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YB08 MHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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