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WN58 VXJ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,827 mi
Last recorded47,827 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 VXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 47,827 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 43,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 40,198 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 30 Jan 2023 38,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 33,871 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 35,776 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 35,776 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,441 miles

Boot lid cannot be opened

Fail 25 Nov 2019 34,441 miles

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

Boot lid cannot be opened

Pass 6 Nov 2018 29,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 29,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,435 miles

Engine Management Light On

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 2 Dec 2016 25,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 23,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 21,970 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 21,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,410 miles

Damage to o/s/f wheel

Handbrake gaiters split

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,575 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 17,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake cable gaiters split

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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WN58 VXJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WN58 VXJ, 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 WN58 VXJ registered?

WN58 VXJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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