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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,970 cc

L77 CJLMOT history

L77 CJL is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 6 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2019 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2019
Mileage
109,348 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2018
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 CJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
6 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2019
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L77 CJL was last recorded at 109,348 miles on 5 Mar 2018, 2,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2011: 92,884 miles, lower than 92,886 miles on 30 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,473 miles · 2 Mar 2017
Between the last two tests
2,875 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 109,348 miles
  • 2017 – 106,473 miles
  • 2016 – 102,744 miles
  • 2015 – 98,912 miles
  • 2012 – 97,800 miles
  • 2011 – 92,884 miles
  • 2010 – 89,796 miles
  • 2009 – 86,374 miles
  • 2008 – 82,098 miles
  • 2007 – 78,076 miles
  • 2006 – 76,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    412579241708
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass109,348 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,348 miles
    Test number
    992821820603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,473 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,473 miles
    Test number
    781097318075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,744 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,744 miles
    Test number
    460996289430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,912 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    955953915050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    526876302304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail97,800 miles (+4,916)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    875173002351
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass92,884 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    228767271215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail92,886 miles (+3,090)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,886 miles
    Test number
    297223271214
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail89,796 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    341023270215
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass89,796 miles (+3,422)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    533033570283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass86,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    502254899293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Fail86,374 miles (+4,276)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    842453399207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass82,098 miles (+4,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,098 miles
    Test number
    480727698292
    • 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)

  15. Pass78,076 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,076 miles
    Test number
    301339487259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail78,075 miles (+1,750)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,075 miles
    Test number
    803857247233
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass76,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    392146736465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,325 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    751236936264
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about L77 CJL

Does L77 CJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 CJL expired on 4 Mar 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 CJL?
The MOT on L77 CJL expired on 4 Mar 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 CJL done?
L77 CJL was recorded at 109,348 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2018, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has L77 CJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 CJL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 CJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 CJL find?
L77 CJL failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 9 more.

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