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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc

S52 HRPMOT history

S52 HRP is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 28 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 39,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
39,542 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 HRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 HRP was last recorded at 39,542 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,246 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,296 miles
Average per year
325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,542 miles
  • 2025 – 38,246 miles
  • 2024 – 37,547 miles
  • 2022 – 35,600 miles
  • 2015 – 35,595 miles
  • 2014 – 35,512 miles
  • 2013 – 35,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front wearing inner bands (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front strut protective boot torn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,542 miles (+1,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    465294870285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front wearing inner bands (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox
  2. Pass38,246 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    422891530464
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  3. Fail38,246 miles (+699)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    575523990643
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  4. Pass37,547 miles (+200)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    37,547 miles
    Test number
    572994305099
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not urgent (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged by jack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut protective boot torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut protective boot torn
  5. Fail37,347 miles (+1,747)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,347 miles
    Test number
    172412910045
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slightly damaged by jack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut protective boot torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut protective boot torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer cv boot leaking slightly
  6. Pass35,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    897692768864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail35,600 miles (+5)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,600 miles
    Test number
    917966225342
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass35,595 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,595 miles
    Test number
    237621415241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,512 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    555069314288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,509 miles (+128)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    959193214225
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  11. Pass35,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    739945753143
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Fail35,381 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    926175953180
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S52 HRP

Does S52 HRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 HRP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 HRP?
The MOT on S52 HRP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 HRP done?
S52 HRP was recorded at 39,542 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 325 miles a year.
Has S52 HRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 HRP has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S52 HRP 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 S52 HRP find?
S52 HRP passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front wearing inner bands; oil leak at gearbox.

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