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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T229 LGOMOT history

T229 LGO is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
72,741 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 LGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 LGO was last recorded at 72,741 miles on 27 May 2026, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,059 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
1,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,741 miles
  • 2025 – 72,059 miles
  • 2024 – 71,588 miles
  • 2023 – 70,744 miles
  • 2022 – 70,526 miles
  • 2021 – 70,266 miles
  • 2020 – 70,076 miles
  • 2019 – 70,055 miles
  • 2018 – 69,161 miles
  • 2017 – 68,491 miles
  • 2016 – 66,802 miles
  • 2008 – 41,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,741 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,741 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    299308331897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,059 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    476846140675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,588 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    654469417859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,744 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    394316291956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,526 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    585108718304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,266 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    454916931462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    108069964289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail70,076 miles (+21)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,076 miles
    Test number
    948670240365
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall nail leakiing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,055 miles (+894)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,055 miles
    Test number
    583748739565
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass69,161 miles (+670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,161 miles
    Test number
    281140655088
    • AdvisoryN/S/F INNER CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass68,491 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,491 miles
    Test number
    928758375945
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

  12. Pass66,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    828849867743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    133283416043
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    325980244423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    166558314285
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    725372833235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    246092342297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    919918871256
    • NoteCorrosion on brake discs

  19. FailMileage not read1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    937280771260
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake discs

  20. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    360374839300
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    622524939394
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass41,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,261 miles
    Test number
    621603508049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 LGO

Does T229 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 LGO is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 LGO?
The MOT on T229 LGO is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 LGO done?
T229 LGO was recorded at 72,741 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,711 miles a year.
Has T229 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 LGO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T229 LGO 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 T229 LGO find?
T229 LGO passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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