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WV08 YXP

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,699 mi
Last recorded50,699 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 50,699 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 50,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 50,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,875 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 47,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 45,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake service

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,811 miles

diesel emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,871 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 23,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,513 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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WV08 YXP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

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

Is WV08 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 YXP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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