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Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 2,959 cc

8 RODMOT history

8 ROD is a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 20,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
20,134 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 ROD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 ROD was last recorded at 20,134 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,731 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,134 miles
  • 2025 – 19,731 miles
  • 2024 – 19,547 miles
  • 2023 – 18,838 miles
  • 2022 – 18,528 miles
  • 2021 – 18,137 miles
  • 2019 – 17,683 miles
  • 2018 – 17,364 miles
  • 2016 – 16,891 miles
  • 2015 – 16,607 miles
  • 2014 – 16,443 miles
  • 2013 – 15,794 miles
  • 2012 – 14,953 miles
  • 2011 – 14,561 miles
  • 2010 – 13,624 miles
  • 2009 – 13,591 miles
  • 2008 – 12,768 miles
  • 2007 – 12,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,134 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,134 miles (+403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    257054983533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass19,731 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    288122931228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    316027918014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail19,547 miles (+709)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    658395792576
    • Repaired at testCentral Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

  5. Pass18,838 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    18,838 miles
    Test number
    188423130103
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail18,837 miles (+309)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,837 miles
    Test number
    118698470192
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass18,528 miles (+391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    18,528 miles
    Test number
    857044455417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stops
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bump stop

  8. Pass18,137 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    18,137 miles
    Test number
    937371067629
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass17,683 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,683 miles
    Test number
    506598003202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,364 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,364 miles
    Test number
    347187763471
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail17,314 miles (+423)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,314 miles
    Test number
    265747040027
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass16,891 miles (+284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    16,891 miles
    Test number
    206961185646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass16,607 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,607 miles
    Test number
    556156615208
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass16,443 miles (+649)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,443 miles
    Test number
    656568664163
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox.

  15. Pass15,794 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,794 miles
    Test number
    958526153121
    • NoteSlight movement in steering column

  16. Fail15,794 miles (+841)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,794 miles
    Test number
    616206153174
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight movement in steering column

  17. Pass14,953 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,953 miles
    Test number
    686617342119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,561 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,561 miles
    Test number
    219025161472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,624 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,624 miles
    Test number
    100548790464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,591 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,591 miles
    Test number
    443984399111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,768 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,768 miles
    Test number
    471369818102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,161 miles
    Test number
    492054077033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 ROD

What vehicle is registration 8 ROD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 ROD on a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 11 May 2001. 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 8 ROD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 ROD is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 ROD?
The MOT on 8 ROD is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 ROD done?
8 ROD was recorded at 20,134 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 412 miles a year.
Has 8 ROD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 ROD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 8 ROD 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 8 ROD find?
8 ROD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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