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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 1,945 cc

LEB 496MOT history

LEB 496 is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 6 Oct 1989. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,999 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
87,999 km
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
211 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LEB 496
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,945 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
6 Oct 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LEB 496 was last recorded at 87,999 km on 4 Nov 2024, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,999 km · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
211 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,999 km
  • 2021 – 87,989 km
  • 2019 – 87,959 km
  • 2018 – 87,938 km
  • 2017 – 87,825 km
  • 2016 – 87,820 km
  • 2015 – 87,788 km
  • 2014 – 87,619 km
  • 2012 – 86,708 km
  • 2010 – 86,310 km
  • 2009 – 86,050 km
  • 2008 – 85,850 km
  • 2006 – 84,163 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,999 km
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,999 km2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,999 km
    Test number
    212899739882
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail87,999 km1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,999 km
    Test number
    824440740933
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Left side (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Left side floor pan , perforated again (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass87,999 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    394602127518
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,999 miles (+10)9 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    694334972625
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,989 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,989 miles
    Test number
    722503056916
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective pair ns an os (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 front an rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,989 km2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,989 km
    Test number
    629909199938
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded PAIR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded PAIR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail87,989 km (+30)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,989 km
    Test number
    155018082969
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded PAIR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded PAIR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,959 km (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,959 km
    Test number
    832358438877
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear park brake lower effort
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever little reserve travel

  9. Pass87,938 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,938 km
    Test number
    464351988967
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have play
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever little reserve travel

  10. Fail87,937 km (+112)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,937 km
    Test number
    959695638428
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have play
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever little reserve travel

  11. Pass87,825 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,825 km
    Test number
    742690708980
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings have play, not excessive

  12. Fail87,824 km (+4)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,824 km
    Test number
    585851233268
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear wheel bearings have play, not excessive

  13. Pass87,820 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,820 km
    Test number
    717068469305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail87,820 km (+32)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,820 km
    Test number
    545899952257
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCheck windscreen wipers at retest

  15. Pass87,788 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,788 km
    Test number
    239731865411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear fuel tank has corrosion
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  16. Fail87,788 km3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,788 km
    Test number
    486780865181
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear fuel tank has corrosion
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  17. Pass87,620 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    377973064192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear fuel tank has corrosion

  18. Fail87,619 km (+911)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,619 km
    Test number
    306723864197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear fuel tank has corrosion

  19. Pass86,708 km10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,708 km
    Test number
    825605552271
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNear side front and off side front brake discs have corrosion
    • NoteNear side front and off side front xmember has corrosion
    • NoteNear side rear and off side rear brake discs have corrosion

  20. Fail86,708 km4 failures10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,708 km
    Test number
    725455652230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNear side front and off side front brake discs have corrosion
    • NoteNear side front and off side front xmember has corrosion
    • NoteNear side rear and off side rear brake discs have corrosion

  21. Pass86,646 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,646 miles
    Test number
    188441871228
    • NoteNearside rear, offside rear & offside front tyres all starting to crack around edge of tread and in sidewall
    • NoteSome brake judder offside front

  22. Fail86,646 miles6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,646 miles
    Test number
    878144361273
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • NoteNearside rear, offside rear & offside front tyres all starting to crack around edge of tread and in sidewall
    • NoteSome brake judder offside front

  23. Pass86,310 km (+260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,310 km
    Test number
    670560460264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,050 km (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,050 km
    Test number
    311131679486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass85,850 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,850 km
    Test number
    544483968212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass84,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    384843767279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,345 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    361363467283
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass84,163 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,163 km
    Test number
    854135756268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    742595665212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LEB 496

What vehicle is registration LEB 496 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LEB 496 on a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 6 Oct 1989. 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 LEB 496 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LEB 496 expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LEB 496?
The MOT on LEB 496 expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LEB 496 done?
LEB 496 was recorded at 87,999 km at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 211 km a year.
Has LEB 496 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LEB 496 has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LEB 496 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 LEB 496 find?
LEB 496 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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