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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1976 · 1,962 cc

1286RMOT history

1286R is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 12 Mar 1976. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,282 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1286R
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1976
First used
12 Mar 1976
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1286R was last recorded at 79,282 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,755 miles · 13 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
1,527 miles
Average per year
269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,282 miles
  • 2017 – 77,755 miles
  • 2016 – 77,419 miles
  • 2015 – 76,797 miles
  • 2014 – 76,326 miles
  • 2013 – 75,887 miles
  • 2012 – 75,569 miles
  • 2010 – 74,961 miles
  • 2006 – 73,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,282 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,282 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    120584107813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,755 miles (+336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    377725691304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak axel

  3. Pass77,419 miles (+622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    138571821943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass76,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    368840045170
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Fail76,797 miles (+471)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    997970545197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass76,326 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,326 miles
    Test number
    816034754158
    • NotePlay in rear prop shaft u/j

  7. Fail76,325 miles (+438)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    849287044163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NotePlay in rear prop shaft u/j

  8. Pass75,887 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,887 miles
    Test number
    828437523147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,569 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    698432542173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass74,961 miles (+1,118)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    772497280109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass73,843 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,843 miles
    Test number
    652250686178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 1286R

What vehicle is registration 1286R currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1286R on a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 12 Mar 1976. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1286R currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1286R is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1286R?
The MOT on 1286R is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1286R done?
1286R was recorded at 79,282 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 269 miles a year.
Has 1286R ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1286R has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2015.
Has the mileage on 1286R ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1286R find?
1286R passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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