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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc

S86 NSNMOT history

S86 NSN is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
88,393 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 NSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S86 NSN was last recorded at 88,393 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 2,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2012: 75,110 miles, lower than 97,614 miles on 29 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,601 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,792 miles
Average per year
1,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,393 miles
  • 2023 – 85,601 miles
  • 2022 – 84,945 miles
  • 2021 – 84,746 miles
  • 2019 – 84,131 miles
  • 2018 – 83,265 miles
  • 2016 – 82,493 miles
  • 2015 – 81,683 miles
  • 2014 – 80,544 miles
  • 2013 – 78,937 miles
  • 2012 – 75,120 miles
  • 2011 – 97,614 miles
  • 2009 – 74,120 miles
  • 2008 – 74,104 miles
  • 2007 – 60,528 miles
  • 2005 – 53,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,393 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,393 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,393 miles
    Test number
    5956945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,601 miles
    Test number
    632334793356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail85,601 miles (+656)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,601 miles
    Test number
    374403062797
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust section corroded and leaking gasses (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,945 miles (+199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,945 miles
    Test number
    600180586507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner driveshaft boot split
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section slightly corroded and has slight leak

  5. Pass84,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    874948301990
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe has slight hole and leak

  6. Fail84,746 miles (+615)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    448239986968
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe has slight hole and leak

  7. Pass84,131 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    929730628899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,129 miles (+864)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,129 miles
    Test number
    125812865015
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass83,265 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    559354859809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,262 miles (+769)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    194343171777
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear going into rear balance valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint excess worn and excess lift in joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill has small hole (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass82,493 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,493 miles
    Test number
    238544623942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,683 miles (+1,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,683 miles
    Test number
    387905715421
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass80,544 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    298377114248
    • DangerousOil leak

  14. Fail80,544 miles (+1,607)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    309407214213
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass78,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    907820123299
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail78,937 miles (+3,817)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    255779013245
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  17. Pass75,120 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,120 miles
    Test number
    616546042121
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Fail75,116 miles (+6)2 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    147155542154
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  19. Fail75,110 miles (-22,504)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    927854912148
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
    • NoteADVISE SRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN

  20. Pass97,614 miles (+23,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,614 miles
    Test number
    156889811120
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass74,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    804102049356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,120 miles (+16)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    962365319204
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass74,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    881426438129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    152626318194
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass60,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    423386507068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,528 miles (+7,191)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    864355307052
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass53,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    791441055260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S86 NSN

Does S86 NSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S86 NSN expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S86 NSN?
The MOT on S86 NSN expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S86 NSN done?
S86 NSN was recorded at 88,393 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 1,665 miles a year.
Has S86 NSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 NSN has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S86 NSN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S86 NSN find?
S86 NSN failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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