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WM57 LBV

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 LBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 92,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,760 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle and rear corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,978 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,154 miles

Exhaust corroded

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Offside Front Tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,157 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,181 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,885 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,797 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,868 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,481 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WM57 LBV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WM57 LBV, 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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WM57 LBV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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