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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc

S820 JOVMOT history

S820 JOV is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
50,710 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 JOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 JOV was last recorded at 50,710 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,303 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
1,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,710 miles
  • 2025 – 50,303 miles
  • 2024 – 49,248 miles
  • 2023 – 48,662 miles
  • 2022 – 48,076 miles
  • 2021 – 47,079 miles
  • 2018 – 45,758 miles
  • 2017 – 43,942 miles
  • 2016 – 39,655 miles
  • 2015 – 39,398 miles
  • 2014 – 38,412 miles
  • 2012 – 35,587 miles
  • 2010 – 33,420 miles
  • 2009 – 31,264 miles
  • 2008 – 28,934 miles
  • 2006 – 21,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,710 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,710 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    328881500717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,303 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,303 miles
    Test number
    691521973061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,248 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,248 miles
    Test number
    100510621370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,662 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,662 miles
    Test number
    522534332858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,076 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    470381344226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,079 miles (+1,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    522876664460
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass45,758 miles (+1,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,758 miles
    Test number
    411973873977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers split
  8. Pass43,942 miles (+4,287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,942 miles
    Test number
    521048900614
    • AdvisoryBoth rear Tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass39,655 miles (+257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,655 miles
    Test number
    394710854676
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass39,398 miles (+986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    426097895154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass38,412 miles (+2,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,412 miles
    Test number
    487195894199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass35,587 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    856145882252
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
  13. Fail35,586 miles (+2,166)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,586 miles
    Test number
    698394182248
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteNearside front cracking
  14. Pass33,420 miles (+2,156)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,420 miles
    Test number
    642084180050
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outside edge of tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated
  15. Pass31,264 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,264 miles
    Test number
    673510849043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,934 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    132797738463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,920 miles (+7,050)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,920 miles
    Test number
    114305838074
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass21,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,870 miles
    Test number
    434592446292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 JOV

Does S820 JOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S820 JOV is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S820 JOV?
The MOT on S820 JOV is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S820 JOV done?
S820 JOV was recorded at 50,710 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 1,447 miles a year.
Has S820 JOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 JOV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on S820 JOV 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 S820 JOV find?
S820 JOV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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