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WV08 YYZ

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 79,586 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 78,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 78,073 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 76,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 76,296 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 72,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tyres worn advise wheel alignment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brakes rusty

wipers

Fail 4 Nov 2022 72,783 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tyres worn advise wheel alignment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brakes rusty

eml lamp on

wipers

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,727 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,106 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 62,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,106 miles

Offside Rear brake bind

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

wheel allignment

Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake bind

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

wheel allignment

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,119 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,210 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 32,217 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 26,146 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 25,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs lipped & corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 17,033 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 YYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ registered?

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

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