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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc

S57 HCGMOT history

S57 HCG is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
139,317 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 HCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 HCG was last recorded at 139,317 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,843 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
4,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,317 miles
  • 2022 – 138,843 miles
  • 2021 – 138,056 miles
  • 2020 – 136,713 miles
  • 2018 – 135,198 miles
  • 2017 – 133,460 miles
  • 2016 – 131,178 miles
  • 2015 – 128,212 miles
  • 2014 – 121,799 miles
  • 2013 – 118,828 miles
  • 2011 – 118,533 miles
  • 2009 – 117,171 miles
  • 2008 – 100,463 miles
  • 2007 – 90,028 miles
  • 2006 – 71,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,317 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after lambda

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,317 miles (+474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,317 miles
    Test number
    625298446219
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,843 miles (+42)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,843 miles
    Test number
    289782200518
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after lambda (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail138,801 miles (+745)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,801 miles
    Test number
    687127923452
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front fog (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after lambda (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass138,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,056 miles
    Test number
    497240935698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail138,051 miles (+1,338)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,051 miles
    Test number
    564773516503
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,713 miles (+1,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    136,713 miles
    Test number
    921838592425
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective system is secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has slight damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass135,198 miles (+1,738)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,198 miles
    Test number
    496845001355
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  8. Pass133,460 miles (+2,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,460 miles
    Test number
    404939017214
    • AdvisoryFront Scratched arcs to windscreen on the outer periphery of the swept area
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass131,178 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,178 miles
    Test number
    293627933095
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail131,133 miles (+2,921)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,133 miles
    Test number
    773625469924
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass128,212 miles (+147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,212 miles
    Test number
    786897185160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail128,065 miles (+6,266)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,065 miles
    Test number
    269964285436
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass121,799 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    127842384177
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  14. Fail121,799 miles (+2,971)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    338032684180
    • Repaired at testNearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass118,828 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,828 miles
    Test number
    137676873170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWindscreen marked n/s

  16. Fail118,817 miles (+284)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,817 miles
    Test number
    656146273116
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWindscreen marked n/s

  17. Pass118,533 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,533 miles
    Test number
    615082401186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,171 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    117,171 miles
    Test number
    394803959477
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail117,149 miles (+16,686)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,149 miles
    Test number
    761624149273
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass100,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,463 miles
    Test number
    221289948111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,463 miles (+10,435)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,463 miles
    Test number
    782249848132
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass90,028 miles (+18,463)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    104694987189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBag warning light on
    • NoteFront wipers worn

  23. Pass71,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    992588376175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S57 HCG

Does S57 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S57 HCG expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S57 HCG?
The MOT on S57 HCG expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S57 HCG done?
S57 HCG was recorded at 139,317 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 4,086 miles a year.
Has S57 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 HCG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S57 HCG 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 S57 HCG find?
S57 HCG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides; rear coil spring corroded both; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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