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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 2,000 cc

A720 TMJMOT history

A720 TMJ is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 71,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
71,652 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A720 TMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

A720 TMJ was last recorded at 71,652 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,650 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 71,652 miles
  • 2021 – 71,650 miles
  • 2014 – 67,107 miles
  • 2005 – 65,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,652 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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

7 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,652 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,652 miles
    Test number
    187436599323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,650 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,650 miles
    Test number
    523456499056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,642 miles (+4,535)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    795876807454
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass67,107 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    238196834178
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteADVICE BOTH SID FRONT JACKING AREA STARTED TO CORROD.
    • NoteADVICE FRONT BRAKE DIUSCES STARTED TO CORROD.
    • NoteADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES WEARING.
  5. Fail67,106 miles (+1,396)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,106 miles
    Test number
    517367424119
    • DangerousFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteADVICE BOTH SID FRONT JACKING AREA STARTED TO CORROD.
    • NoteADVICE FRONT BRAKE DIUSCES STARTED TO CORROD.
    • NoteADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGES WEARING.
  6. Pass65,710 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    750935235326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from diff area.
    • NoteOil leak from engine compartment.
    • NoteTyre pressures.
  7. Fail65,710 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    920725735361
    • Repaired at testIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from diff area.
    • NoteOil leak from engine compartment.
    • NoteTyre pressures.

Questions about A720 TMJ

Does A720 TMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A720 TMJ expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A720 TMJ?
The MOT on A720 TMJ expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A720 TMJ done?
A720 TMJ was recorded at 71,652 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 356 miles a year.
Has A720 TMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A720 TMJ has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on A720 TMJ 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 A720 TMJ find?
A720 TMJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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