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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass76,332 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass75,779 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    481749448238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass73,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    128617079337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass73,360 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    567445555622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass64,661 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,661 miles
    Test number
    287728115197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. Pass60,915 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,915 miles
    Test number
    945734352301
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. Pass60,757 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,757 miles
    Test number
    623073710308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,419 miles
    Test number
    861960309378
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass59,889 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,889 miles
    Test number
    620407698291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,728 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,728 miles
    Test number
    503220417352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,090 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    711636286282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    731034985253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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