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WV08 YYJ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 84,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,967 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 81,831 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Outer Brake pad lining detached

Pass 22 May 2019 80,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rust - corrosion on underbody components

slight damage on offside rear outer tyre wall

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre, treads worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators 1.6 minimum legal tread depth

uneven wear on front tyres, tread worn on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2018 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rust - corrosion on underbody components

slight damage on offside rear outer tyre wall

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre, treads worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators 1.6 minimum legal tread depth

uneven wear on front tyres, tread worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2017 70,039 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rust on underbody components

slight fluctuation on nearside rear brake application

under bonnet covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 31 May 2016 59,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear positioned (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 26 May 2016 59,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of treads badly worn (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear positioned (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 May 2015 48,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 32,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,544 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 YYJ 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 YYJ, 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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WV08 YYJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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