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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 1989 · 1,962 cc

NRA 53MOT history

NRA 53 is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 4 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,536 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
162,536 km
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,370 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NRA 53
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
4 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NRA 53 was last recorded at 162,536 km on 20 Jul 2026, 1,176 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,360 km · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,176 km
Average per year
2,370 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,536 km
  • 2025 – 161,360 km
  • 2024 – 160,090 km
  • 2023 – 158,466 km
  • 2022 – 157,225 km
  • 2021 – 155,623 km
  • 2020 – 154,725 km
  • 2019 – 153,416 km
  • 2018 – 151,388 km
  • 2009 – 122,208 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,536 km
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened sus arms both sides (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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,536 km (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    162,536 km
    Test number
    398900001790
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened sus arms both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,360 km (+1,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,360 km
    Test number
    345604252067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,090 km (+1,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,090 km
    Test number
    374719862243
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,466 km (+1,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,466 km
    Test number
    139125000078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop link pivot bush (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,225 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    157,225 km
    Test number
    930959233669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail157,225 km (+1,602)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,225 km
    Test number
    545926643435
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass155,623 km (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,623 km
    Test number
    532978835617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass154,725 km (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    154,725 km
    Test number
    781630973925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,416 km (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,416 km
    Test number
    675295252465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,388 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,388 km
    Test number
    297938798789
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass149,150 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    149,150 miles
    Test number
    547403772771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    146,541 miles
    Test number
    227888207482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,541 miles (+4,970)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,541 miles
    Test number
    801112045026
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass141,571 miles (+2,217)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    141,571 miles
    Test number
    408326595132
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass139,354 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    139,354 miles
    Test number
    347319394131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,474 miles (+3,288)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    637537003219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear sping coils are touching but not borken

  17. Fail133,186 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,186 miles
    Test number
    175592302220
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass133,186 miles (+3,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    133,186 miles
    Test number
    257222902236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  19. Pass129,447 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    129,447 miles
    Test number
    339803901277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Fail129,447 miles (+3,698)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,447 miles
    Test number
    396573901298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass125,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,749 miles
    Test number
    874060700244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,208 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    122,208 km
    Test number
    953136199174
    • NoteO/s n/s inner sill;corroded but excessive

  23. Pass118,323 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    394093118246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,197 miles (+2,388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    116,197 miles
    Test number
    324236127424
    • NoteSlight play in steering box and idoler

  25. Pass113,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    113,809 miles
    Test number
    263392706204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NRA 53

What vehicle is registration NRA 53 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NRA 53 on a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 4 Aug 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 NRA 53 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NRA 53 is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on NRA 53?
The MOT on NRA 53 is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NRA 53 done?
NRA 53 was recorded at 162,536 km at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,370 km a year.
Has NRA 53 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NRA 53 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on NRA 53 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 NRA 53 find?
NRA 53 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened sus arms both sides.

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