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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,970 cc

L26 JAEMOT history

L26 JAE is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,515 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JAE was last recorded at 124,515 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,485 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
1,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,515 miles
  • 2021 – 124,485 miles
  • 2015 – 124,074 miles
  • 2013 – 121,244 miles
  • 2012 – 111,612 miles
  • 2010 – 92,522 miles
  • 2009 – 92,088 miles
  • 2008 – 90,593 miles
  • 2007 – 89,241 miles
  • 2006 – 88,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,515 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements - 16%
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,515 miles (+30)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,515 miles
    Test number
    797282099540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements - 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,485 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,485 miles
    Test number
    946552112766
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail124,467 miles (+393)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,467 miles
    Test number
    560552942239
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,074 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,074 miles
    Test number
    958940485121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Fail124,074 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,074 miles
    Test number
    787710385125
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail124,070 miles (+4)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,070 miles
    Test number
    859140685152
    • FailureFront front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail124,066 miles (+2,822)8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    696897255054
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass121,244 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,244 miles
    Test number
    706852653299
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail120,887 miles (+9,275)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,887 miles
    Test number
    376290943447
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass111,612 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    339971952415
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs in poor condition but not yet affecting braking performance

  11. Pass101,245 km6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,245 km
    Test number
    319004541225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs slightly rusty
    • NoteRear discs slightly rusty

  12. Pass92,522 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    373137650212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,088 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    840332239219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail92,083 miles (+1,490)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,083 miles
    Test number
    971881839259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass90,593 miles (+1,352)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    90,593 miles
    Test number
    514745768168
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

  16. Pass89,241 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,241 miles
    Test number
    651555767191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,177 miles
    Test number
    404084566148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JAE

Does L26 JAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JAE is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JAE?
The MOT on L26 JAE is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JAE done?
L26 JAE was recorded at 124,515 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,837 miles a year.
Has L26 JAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JAE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L26 JAE 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 L26 JAE find?
L26 JAE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak radiator; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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