
Alfa Romeo Spider
Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,970 cc
P48 WAPMOT history
P48 WAP is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 6 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,332 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 76,332 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 964 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P48 WAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Spider
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,970 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 6 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P48 WAP was last recorded at 76,332 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 76,314 miles · 10 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 964 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,332 miles
- 2025 – 76,092 miles
- 2024 – 75,779 miles
- 2023 – 74,396 miles
- 2022 – 73,780 miles
- 2021 – 73,746 miles
- 2019 – 73,360 miles
- 2018 – 72,051 miles
- 2017 – 67,864 miles
- 2016 – 67,348 miles
- 2015 – 64,661 miles
- 2014 – 63,048 miles
- 2012 – 60,915 miles
- 2011 – 60,912 miles
- 2010 – 60,757 miles
- 2009 – 60,419 miles
- 2008 – 59,889 miles
- 2007 – 59,728 miles
- 2006 – 58,090 miles
- 2005 – 56,386 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,332 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 76,332 miles
- Test number
- 432818987570
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail76,314 miles (+222)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,314 miles
- Test number
- 263689383390
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,092 miles (+313)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,092 miles
- Test number
- 345817284110
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,779 miles (+1,383)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 75,779 miles
- Test number
- 481749448238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,396 miles (+616)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 74,396 miles
- Test number
- 837683727434
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH fronts slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components corroded
Pass73,780 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 73,780 miles
- Test number
- 806924130335
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass73,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 73,746 miles
- Test number
- 128617079337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,746 miles (+386)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,746 miles
- Test number
- 840286914585
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working unable to switch off (3.4 (a))
Pass73,360 miles (+1,309)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,360 miles
- Test number
- 567445555622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,051 miles (+50)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 72,051 miles
- Test number
- 191018610241
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail72,001 miles (+4,137)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,001 miles
- Test number
- 551723622375
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass67,864 miles (+516)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 67,864 miles
- Test number
- 676270338132
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNsr tyre has wear to inner shoulder/tread
- AdvisoryOsr tyre has wear to inner shoulder/tread
Pass67,348 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 67,348 miles
- Test number
- 637390596862
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
Fail67,344 miles (+2,683)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,344 miles
- Test number
- 211782821107
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
Pass64,661 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 64,661 miles
- Test number
- 287728115197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,640 miles (+1,592)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,640 miles
- Test number
- 516825105100
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass63,048 miles (+2,133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 63,048 miles
- Test number
- 118423894471
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail60,915 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,915 miles
- Test number
- 177824852305
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteAll brake discs pitted
Pass60,915 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 60,915 miles
- Test number
- 945734352301
- NoteAll brake discs pitted
Pass60,912 miles (+155)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 60,912 miles
- Test number
- 457582311394
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteRear discs pitted
Fail60,757 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,757 miles
- Test number
- 131053710395
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass60,757 miles (+338)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 60,757 miles
- Test number
- 623073710308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,419 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 60,419 miles
- Test number
- 861960309378
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail60,419 miles (+530)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,419 miles
- Test number
- 941300609396
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass59,889 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 59,889 miles
- Test number
- 620407698291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,728 miles (+1,638)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 59,728 miles
- Test number
- 503220417352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,090 miles (+1,704)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 58,090 miles
- Test number
- 711636286282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 56,386 miles
- Test number
- 731034985253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,386 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,386 miles
- Test number
- 421794485206
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about P48 WAP
- Does P48 WAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P48 WAP is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P48 WAP?
- The MOT on P48 WAP is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P48 WAP done?
- P48 WAP was recorded at 76,332 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 964 miles a year.
- Has P48 WAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P48 WAP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on P48 WAP 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 P48 WAP find?
- P48 WAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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