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WP08 GVA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 GVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,409 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 82,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 81,633 miles

Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 81,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 78,105 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,757 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

Fail 8 Jul 2016 51,589 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash

Pass 22 May 2015 33,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,017 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,087 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 13,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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WP08 GVA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WP08 GVA, 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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WP08 GVA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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