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WG08 RZF

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,030 mi
Last recorded106,030 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 RZF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 101,560 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 101,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 97,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,808 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 93,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,329 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 85,329 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,278 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 77,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 70,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,265 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,555 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,555 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,555 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,337 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,589 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 RZF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG08 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

WG08 RZF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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