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WG08 MJX

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,265 mi
Last recorded75,265 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 MJX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 75,265 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,420 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in lenses (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,358 miles

Hand brake opperation stiff

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,250 miles

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

various protective covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,235 miles

Offside Rear Slight binding brake

Under trays fitted

Washers poor

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,812 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,741 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front wheels kerb damage

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear punture

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,705 miles

1/undertray fitted

2/slight wear front brake discs

3/tracking adjustment

4/kerb damage to 3x wheels

Nearside Front 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 Aug 2013 22,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1/undertray fitted

2/slight wear front brake discs

3/tracking adjustment

4/kerb damage to 3x wheels

Nearside Front 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 24 Jul 2012 14,415 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 14,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WG08 MJX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WG08 MJX, 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 WG08 MJX registered?

WG08 MJX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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