Alfa Romeo Spider
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,959 cc
S8 GTVMOT history
S8 GTV is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 140,562 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 GTV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Spider
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,959 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 GTV was last recorded at 140,562 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 3,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 136,837 miles · 19 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,725 miles
- Average per year
- 6,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 140,562 miles
- 2022 – 136,837 miles
- 2021 – 133,030 miles
- 2019 – 126,875 miles
- 2018 – 119,013 miles
- 2017 – 111,355 miles
- 2016 – 101,854 miles
- 2015 – 91,672 miles
- 2014 – 79,151 miles
- 2013 – 64,931 miles
- 2012 – 47,604 miles
- 2008 – 32,954 miles
- 2007 – 30,960 miles
- 2006 – 26,677 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,562 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Plastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,562 miles (+3,725)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 140,562 miles
- Test number
- 652235930155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,837 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 136,837 miles
- Test number
- 564612641948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s
Fail136,835 miles (+3,805)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,835 miles
- Test number
- 389366268993
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Spot lamp lens/glass damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill coverings fitted not allowing full inspection o/s & n/s
Pass133,030 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 133,030 miles
- Test number
- 276994214916
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail133,008 miles (+6,133)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,008 miles
- Test number
- 673272103463
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass126,875 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 126,875 miles
- Test number
- 306354456961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,744 miles (+7,731)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,744 miles
- Test number
- 827452756943
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inner wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,013 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,013 miles
- Test number
- 504648539406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's wearing thin on inner edge's
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryRadiator support bracket very rusty
Fail119,012 miles (+7,657)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,012 miles
- Test number
- 912337166314
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexi hose's (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's wearing thin on inner edge's
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryRadiator support bracket very rusty
Pass111,355 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 111,355 miles
- Test number
- 870852985446
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre stop light inop
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Fail111,354 miles (+9,500)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,354 miles
- Test number
- 119882020409
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCentre stop light inop
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Pass101,854 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 101,854 miles
- Test number
- 102709970830
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
Fail101,853 miles (+10,181)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,853 miles
- Test number
- 668298620821
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
Pass91,672 miles (+12,521)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 91,672 miles
- Test number
- 299962745436
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHigh level stop light not working
Pass79,151 miles (+14,220)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 79,151 miles
- Test number
- 236892134185
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to wear bars
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteN/s/r anti-roll bar drop link has slight play
- NoteVarious metal brake pipes corroded
Pass64,931 miles (+17,327)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 64,931 miles
- Test number
- 619837523110
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
- NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
Pass47,604 miles (+14,650)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 47,604 miles
- Test number
- 295223552182
- 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 brake discs slightly corroded
Pass32,954 miles (+1,994)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 32,954 miles
- Test number
- 560587808252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,960 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 30,960 miles
- Test number
- 143793477159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,788 miles (+4,111)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,788 miles
- Test number
- 141984267110
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass26,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 26,677 miles
- Test number
- 294554426151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 GTV
- Does S8 GTV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S8 GTV expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S8 GTV?
- The MOT on S8 GTV expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S8 GTV done?
- S8 GTV was recorded at 140,562 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 6,793 miles a year.
- Has S8 GTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 GTV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on S8 GTV 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 S8 GTV find?
- S8 GTV passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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