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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

J9 TEXMOT history

J9 TEX is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,186 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 TEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 TEX was last recorded at 98,186 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,186 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,186 miles
  • 2025 – 98,136 miles
  • 2024 – 98,132 miles
  • 2021 – 98,034 miles
  • 2020 – 98,034 miles
  • 2019 – 97,968 miles
  • 2017 – 97,579 miles
  • 2016 – 97,185 miles
  • 2015 – 96,503 miles
  • 2014 – 95,650 miles
  • 2013 – 94,852 miles
  • 2012 – 94,157 miles
  • 2011 – 93,637 miles
  • 2010 – 92,358 miles
  • 2009 – 90,872 miles
  • 2008 – 88,170 miles
  • 2007 – 84,826 miles
  • 2006 – 78,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,186 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    121852837249
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Fail98,186 miles (+50)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,186 miles
    Test number
    126595864066
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass98,136 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    184139403157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,132 miles (+98)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,132 miles
    Test number
    704843339285
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass98,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,034 miles
    Test number
    570237425656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp bulb holder insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. Fail98,034 miles (+66)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,034 miles
    Test number
    281494671899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp bulb holder insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass97,968 miles (+389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    508535049887
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass97,579 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    391648966484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,185 miles (+682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,185 miles
    Test number
    930670295160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner disk rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper suspension arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear pads
  10. Pass96,503 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,503 miles
    Test number
    289447125183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail96,501 miles (+851)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,501 miles
    Test number
    369655125147
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass95,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    419063134166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail95,650 miles (+798)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    925493234164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass94,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,852 miles
    Test number
    106137023173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail94,851 miles (+694)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,851 miles
    Test number
    335987623136
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass94,157 miles (+520)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,157 miles
    Test number
    289651422195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront disc's corroded
  17. Pass93,637 miles (+1,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,637 miles
    Test number
    278398801161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass92,358 miles (+1,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,358 miles
    Test number
    493790620154
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass90,872 miles (+2,702)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    952107819196
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split on end
    • NoteRadiator in poor condition
  20. Pass88,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    361775938115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,170 miles (+3,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,170 miles
    Test number
    942943338126
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass84,826 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    291346737145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    271435186267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 TEX

Does J9 TEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 TEX is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 TEX?
The MOT on J9 TEX is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 TEX done?
J9 TEX was recorded at 98,186 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,008 miles a year.
Has J9 TEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 TEX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 TEX 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 J9 TEX find?
J9 TEX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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