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Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S20 YELMOT history

S20 YEL is a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,808 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 YEL was last recorded at 86,808 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,207 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,601 miles
Average per year
2,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,808 miles
  • 2024 – 85,207 miles
  • 2023 – 81,256 miles
  • 2020 – 80,952 miles
  • 2018 – 80,807 miles
  • 2013 – 79,672 miles
  • 2011 – 78,813 miles
  • 2010 – 64,559 miles
  • 2009 – 59,149 miles
  • 2008 – 48,720 miles
  • 2006 – 38,417 miles
  • 2005 – 32,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,808 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,808 miles (+1,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,808 miles
    Test number
    414003353535
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass85,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    320782496230
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail85,207 miles (+3,951)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    933826252846
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass81,256 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,256 miles
    Test number
    620609643194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass80,952 miles (+145)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    938087341753
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass80,807 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    887906673543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,806 miles (+1,134)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,806 miles
    Test number
    950615117122
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass79,672 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,672 miles
    Test number
    778680193153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,813 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    697054261338
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  10. Fail78,803 miles (+14,244)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,803 miles
    Test number
    398804531328
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass64,559 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,559 miles
    Test number
    464126240115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,149 miles (+10,429)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    223860749175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,720 miles (+10,303)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,720 miles
    Test number
    854695118023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,417 miles (+6,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,417 miles
    Test number
    861431326336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    300819305490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 YEL

Does S20 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 YEL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 YEL?
The MOT on S20 YEL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 YEL done?
S20 YEL was recorded at 86,808 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,633 miles a year.
Has S20 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 YEL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 YEL 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 S20 YEL find?
S20 YEL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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