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WV08 YXC

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,450 mi
Last recorded147,450 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 147,450 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 143,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 138,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 126,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,550 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 121,542 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 105,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on legal limit but legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 105,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image dull (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on legal limit but legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 95,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,297 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,734 miles

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor fouling wheel

Nearside front under tray insecure

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,575 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

o/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,590 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,427 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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WV08 YXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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