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WV08 YXR

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,374 mi
Last recorded98,374 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,041 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,555 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 79,970 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,100 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,918 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 58,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,523 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 44,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,575 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,533 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 YXR 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 81.3%.

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 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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 YXR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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