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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T242 VNOMOT history

T242 VNO is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
120,211 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 VNO
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 VNO was last recorded at 120,211 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 1,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,059 miles · 21 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
1,152 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,211 miles
  • 2019 – 119,059 miles
  • 2018 – 118,156 miles
  • 2017 – 112,196 miles
  • 2016 – 109,845 miles
  • 2014 – 98,850 miles
  • 2012 – 96,155 miles
  • 2011 – 87,435 miles
  • 2010 – 77,627 miles
  • 2009 – 70,832 miles
  • 2007 – 59,934 miles
  • 2006 – 53,621 miles
  • 2005 – 51,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,211 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious parts of underside very rusty

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear floor has some rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,211 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,211 miles
    Test number
    360737060475
    • AdvisoryVarious parts of underside very rusty

  2. Pass119,059 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    181036640063
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail119,058 miles (+902)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,058 miles
    Test number
    354338724946
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box has some rust (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass118,156 miles (+5,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,156 miles
    Test number
    680868716343
    • AdvisoryCentral box has some rust

  5. Pass112,196 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,196 miles
    Test number
    491182244838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor has some rust

  6. Fail112,191 miles (+2,346)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,191 miles
    Test number
    344403830120
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell has some rust (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor has some rust

  7. Pass109,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,845 miles
    Test number
    963932664666
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell has some rust (7.1.2)

  8. Fail109,845 miles (+43)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,845 miles
    Test number
    682385062798
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell has some rust (7.1.2)

  9. Fail109,802 miles (+10,952)15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,802 miles
    Test number
    761889134878
    • 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported manifold to down pipe flange 2 x studs broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and scoring (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and scoring (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass98,850 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,850 miles
    Test number
    346229394181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,847 miles (+2,692)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,847 miles
    Test number
    748933694188
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnable to complete emmissions test because of exhaust leak

  12. Pass96,155 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    668251792242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChip in n/s/f headlamp lense
    • NoteExhaust middle rubber broken

  13. Fail96,154 miles (+8,719)5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    915539282295
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteChip in n/s/f headlamp lense
    • NoteExhaust middle rubber broken

  14. Pass87,435 miles (+9,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    945828201128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    710099740025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,627 miles (+6,795)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    103620440406
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass70,832 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    470479619030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,788 miles (+10,854)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,788 miles
    Test number
    330230719062
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass59,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,934 miles
    Test number
    992299327297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,934 miles (+6,313)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,934 miles
    Test number
    382199127217
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    130027636284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,621 miles (+2,606)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,621 miles
    Test number
    711826936274
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    881540875259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 VNO

Does T242 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 VNO expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 VNO?
The MOT on T242 VNO expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 VNO done?
T242 VNO was recorded at 120,211 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has T242 VNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 VNO has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T242 VNO 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 T242 VNO find?
T242 VNO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: various parts of underside very rusty.

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