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WV08 YWS

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,930 mi
Last recorded36,930 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YWS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 36,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,964 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 33,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,105 miles

O/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 28,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,954 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,952 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,733 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged/worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,564 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & nail in tread

Fail 4 Mar 2011 18,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & nail in tread

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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WV08 YWS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV08 YWS, 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 WV08 YWS registered?

WV08 YWS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 YWS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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