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Alfa Romeo Spider

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc

S84 VBUMOT history

S84 VBU is a white petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 109,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
109,524 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S84 VBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S84 VBU was last recorded at 109,524 miles on 22 May 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,507 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,524 miles
  • 2024 – 109,192 miles
  • 2023 – 108,762 miles
  • 2022 – 108,351 miles
  • 2020 – 107,774 miles
  • 2019 – 106,749 miles
  • 2018 – 106,299 miles
  • 2017 – 104,079 miles
  • 2016 – 100,052 miles
  • 2015 – 99,111 miles
  • 2014 – 95,580 miles
  • 2013 – 95,580 miles
  • 2012 – 95,324 miles
  • 2011 – 94,343 miles
  • 2010 – 93,498 miles
  • 2009 – 93,267 miles
  • 2008 – 92,349 miles
  • 2007 – 90,253 miles
  • 2006 – 88,605 miles
  • 2005 – 80,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,524 miles
  • AdvisoryLower All body cover underseal all overall, suspension component front to rear
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,524 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,524 miles
    Test number
    111005875730
    • AdvisoryLower All body cover underseal all overall, suspension component front to rear
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail109,507 miles (+315)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,507 miles
    Test number
    571937991357
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,192 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,192 miles
    Test number
    532266629005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail109,190 miles (+428)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    996484370930
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,762 miles (+411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    923736144980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass108,351 miles (+577)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,351 miles
    Test number
    860589630450
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s hand brakes just past .
  7. Pass107,774 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    722195035871
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is slightly corroded
  8. Pass106,749 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,749 miles
    Test number
    490830513649
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower lower lights have film on reducing light viability
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet grill missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake just meet requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake just meet requirements
  9. Fail106,748 miles (+449)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,748 miles
    Test number
    699874435856
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower lower lights have film on reducing light viability
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet grill missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake just meet requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake just meet requirements
  10. Pass106,299 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,299 miles
    Test number
    996192317971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,079 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    387922676336
    • Advisory2x exhaust rubbers unattached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryScratching n/s screen
  12. Fail104,075 miles (+4,023)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,075 miles
    Test number
    768313848206
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Advisory2x exhaust rubbers unattached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryScratching n/s screen
  13. Pass100,052 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    548198459647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,047 miles (+9)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,047 miles
    Test number
    138073358514
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Fail100,038 miles (+927)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    814938335633
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass99,111 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    846575785003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,580 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,580 miles
    Test number
    946037904059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroded
    • NoteSlight play detected at top of steering column
  18. Fail95,580 miles (+8)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,580 miles
    Test number
    165675663399
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroded
    • NoteSlight play detected at top of steering column
  19. Fail95,572 miles (+248)4 failures21 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,572 miles
    Test number
    329340723476
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRadiator holding mounts corroded
    • NoteVechile floor has serious corrosion issues all over
  20. Pass95,324 miles (+981)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,324 miles
    Test number
    277498692433
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront exhaust box corroded
    • NoteSills not checked due too covers
  21. Pass94,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,343 miles
    Test number
    616089001283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,343 miles (+845)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,343 miles
    Test number
    686728001242
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass93,498 miles (+231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,498 miles
    Test number
    790402500276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass93,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    473160319275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,267 miles (+918)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    442819009290
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  26. Fail92,349 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    324094508209
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted
  27. Pass92,349 miles (+2,096)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    990834708297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted
  28. Fail90,253 miles1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,253 miles
    Test number
    311626807426
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front brake pad warning light cable broken
    • NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted
    • NoteWheel alignment req checking
  29. Pass90,253 miles (+1,648)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,253 miles
    Test number
    920616007227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front brake pad warning light cable broken
    • NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted
    • NoteWheel alignment req checking
  30. Pass88,605 miles (+8,310)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    463576506206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass80,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    80,295 miles
    Test number
    122194095131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S84 VBU

Does S84 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S84 VBU expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S84 VBU?
The MOT on S84 VBU expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S84 VBU done?
S84 VBU was recorded at 109,524 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 1,472 miles a year.
Has S84 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S84 VBU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S84 VBU 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 S84 VBU find?
S84 VBU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 2 advisories: lower all body cover underseal all overall, suspension component front to rear; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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