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WV08 YYF

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,521 mi
Last recorded59,521 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 31 May 2024 55,535 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 51,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 50,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,390 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 34,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,306 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 YYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

Is WV08 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 YYF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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