Alfa Romeo Spider
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc
S83 GHUMOT history
S83 GHU is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,980 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 103,980 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S83 GHU
- 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
- 16 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S83 GHU was last recorded at 103,980 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Apr 2018: 50,619 miles, lower than 96,567 miles on 4 Apr 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,980 miles · 15 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 103,980 miles
- 2023 – 103,980 miles
- 2022 – 103,715 miles
- 2021 – 102,436 miles
- 2020 – 101,440 miles
- 2019 – 99,505 miles
- 2018 – 50,619 miles
- 2017 – 96,567 miles
- 2016 – 95,724 miles
- 2015 – 90,891 miles
- 2014 – 83,392 miles
- 2013 – 78,028 miles
- 2012 – 71,381 miles
- 2011 – 66,684 miles
- 2010 – 63,138 miles
- 2009 – 60,958 miles
- 2008 – 58,950 miles
- 2007 – 55,451 miles
- 2006 – 49,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,980 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mountings deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,980 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 103,980 miles
- Test number
- 836113520151
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mountings deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail103,980 miles (+265)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,980 miles
- Test number
- 949860603094
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central and rear hangers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass103,715 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 103,715 miles
- Test number
- 200745825027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail103,712 miles (+1,276)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,712 miles
- Test number
- 338928538195
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass102,436 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 102,436 miles
- Test number
- 951468576012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail102,433 miles (+993)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,433 miles
- Test number
- 365717424322
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass101,440 miles (+1,935)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 101,440 miles
- Test number
- 910434353055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass99,505 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 99,505 miles
- Test number
- 491871132475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met
Fail99,505 miles (+48,886)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,505 miles
- Test number
- 442720668931
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met
Pass50,619 miles (-45,948)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 50,619 miles
- Test number
- 551792148712
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass96,567 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 96,567 miles
- Test number
- 688568406621
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail96,567 miles (+843)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,567 miles
- Test number
- 899434624708
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass95,724 miles (+4,833)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 95,724 miles
- Test number
- 925347927499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,891 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 90,891 miles
- Test number
- 325183215189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,597 miles (+7,205)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,597 miles
- Test number
- 586175905103
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust mounting rubber damaged but system still supported
Pass83,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,392 miles
- Test number
- 858505284001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,392 miles (+5,364)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,392 miles
- Test number
- 686284784098
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass78,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 78,028 miles
- Test number
- 939610583037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,028 miles (+6,647)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,028 miles
- Test number
- 725699773085
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 71,381 miles
- Test number
- 185841762415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,381 miles (+4,697)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,381 miles
- Test number
- 708891962017
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass66,684 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,684 miles
- Test number
- 426044271044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,684 miles (+3,546)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,684 miles
- Test number
- 767184771042
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass63,138 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 63,138 miles
- Test number
- 431720650097
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass60,958 miles (+2,008)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 60,958 miles
- Test number
- 421917129068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,950 miles (+3,499)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 58,950 miles
- Test number
- 182450638403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,451 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,451 miles
- Test number
- 154603837032
- Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Pass55,451 miles (+5,837)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 55,451 miles
- Test number
- 504643837024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 49,614 miles
- Test number
- 101104436028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S83 GHU
- Does S83 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S83 GHU expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S83 GHU?
- The MOT on S83 GHU expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S83 GHU done?
- S83 GHU was recorded at 103,980 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
- Has S83 GHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S83 GHU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S83 GHU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S83 GHU find?
- S83 GHU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mountings deteriorating; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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