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WV08 YXW

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 42,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 39,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,690 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 28,689 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,812 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to read

passenger sun visor missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,736 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,688 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 YXW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 YXW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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