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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T160 DVVMOT history

T160 DVV is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
131,455 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 DVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 DVV was last recorded at 131,455 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,453 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,455 miles
  • 2021 – 131,426 miles
  • 2016 – 131,008 miles
  • 2015 – 126,702 miles
  • 2014 – 121,418 miles
  • 2013 – 114,778 miles
  • 2012 – 104,098 miles
  • 2011 – 94,276 miles
  • 2010 – 83,786 miles
  • 2009 – 73,720 miles
  • 2008 – 62,889 miles
  • 2007 – 56,093 miles
  • 2006 – 49,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,455 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,455 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,455 miles
    Test number
    294663010131
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,453 miles (+27)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,453 miles
    Test number
    495826799528
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass131,426 miles (+418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,426 miles
    Test number
    259024955665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake low effort

  4. Pass131,008 miles (+4,306)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,008 miles
    Test number
    531155205885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass126,702 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,702 miles
    Test number
    887057095014
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  6. Fail126,698 miles (+5,280)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,698 miles
    Test number
    347917795033
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass121,418 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,418 miles
    Test number
    106054614166
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront pads appear low
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire broken
    • NoteWhining from auxillary belt area

  8. Fail121,418 miles (+6,640)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,418 miles
    Test number
    689192114115
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront pads appear low
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire broken
    • NoteWhining from auxillary belt area

  9. Pass114,778 miles (+9)12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,778 miles
    Test number
    475690103184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Fail114,769 miles (+10,671)6 failures13 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,769 miles
    Test number
    567278593011
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread
    • NoteN/S/F Washer jet effort is poor
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Pass104,098 miles (+9,822)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,098 miles
    Test number
    376663102181
    • NoteFront & rear inner disc faces corroding.....
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre .....
    • NoteRear brake pads low....

  12. Pass94,276 miles (+4)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    568944401180
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteFront brake discs are rusty.
    • NoteN/s wiper starting to split.

  13. Fail94,272 miles (+10,486)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    866511201156
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteFront brake discs are rusty.
    • NoteN/s wiper starting to split.

  14. Pass83,786 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,786 miles
    Test number
    434821310163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail83,781 miles (+10,061)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    413215500153
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass73,720 miles (+10,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    911327299027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass62,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,889 miles
    Test number
    424181608110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail62,889 miles (+6,796)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,889 miles
    Test number
    680970408187
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass56,093 miles (+6,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    244300427439
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc pitted close to excess

  20. Pass49,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    422313326187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T160 DVV

Does T160 DVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T160 DVV expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T160 DVV?
The MOT on T160 DVV expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T160 DVV done?
T160 DVV was recorded at 131,455 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 4,764 miles a year.
Has T160 DVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 DVV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T160 DVV 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 T160 DVV find?
T160 DVV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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