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WV08 YXH

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 81,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,687 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 72,677 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres cracked and perished. 225/50/17 98W

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,315 miles

o/s/r brake binding f/r pads low front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2016 67,315 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

o/s/r brake binding f/r pads low front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2016 67,315 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

o/s/r brake binding f/r pads low front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 58,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn bad on inner shoulders n/s one has a nail in it [leaking]

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,290 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,550 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,252 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 22,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 YXH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WV08 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

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

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