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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,970 cc

P98 THUMOT history

P98 THU is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 7 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2023
Mileage
107,501 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 THU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 THU was last recorded at 107,501 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,412 miles · 26 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
3,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,501 miles
  • 2021 – 105,091 miles
  • 2020 – 102,966 miles
  • 2019 – 100,897 miles
  • 2018 – 97,980 miles
  • 2016 – 96,964 miles
  • 2015 – 88,726 miles
  • 2014 – 83,780 miles
  • 2013 – 77,378 miles
  • 2012 – 76,690 miles
  • 2011 – 75,808 miles
  • 2008 – 69,563 miles
  • 2007 – 51,989 miles
  • 2006 – 46,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,501 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both SLIGHT (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,501 miles (+89)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,501 miles
    Test number
    284438850073
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail107,412 miles (+2,321)6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,412 miles
    Test number
    763592244998
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass105,091 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,091 miles
    Test number
    157642225907
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail105,075 miles (+2,109)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,075 miles
    Test number
    507039589853
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass102,966 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,966 miles
    Test number
    375816380904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,913 miles (+2,016)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,913 miles
    Test number
    361103740788
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass100,897 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,897 miles
    Test number
    740526968564
    • AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail100,834 miles (+2,854)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,834 miles
    Test number
    564556960668
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERRISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass97,980 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,980 miles
    Test number
    362976716511
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both SLIGHT (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail97,978 miles (+1,014)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,978 miles
    Test number
    241416096056
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both SLIGHT (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass96,964 miles (+8,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    107653539072
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass88,726 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,726 miles
    Test number
    267659565472
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail88,433 miles (+4,653)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    765430865189
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,780 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    145283084168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,378 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    115548373144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,690 miles (+882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,690 miles
    Test number
    747010692280
    • 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)

  17. Pass75,808 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,808 miles
    Test number
    548916751028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,563 miles
    Test number
    801050288011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail69,563 miles (+17,574)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,563 miles
    Test number
    282763478010
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass51,989 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    103038967490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,986 miles (+5,843)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,986 miles
    Test number
    951447967033
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  22. Pass46,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    283152546008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 THU

Does P98 THU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P98 THU expired on 11 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P98 THU?
The MOT on P98 THU expired on 11 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P98 THU done?
P98 THU was recorded at 107,501 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
Has P98 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 THU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on P98 THU 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 P98 THU find?
P98 THU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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