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WN58 WCL

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,761 mi
Last recorded94,761 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 WCL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed area, front subframe, all suspension ad all brake components

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 94,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed area, front subframe, all suspension ad all brake components

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,576 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 92,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,689 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,662 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 72,636 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,216 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,476 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,476 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)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,300 miles

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 WCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WN58 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

WN58 WCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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