Alfa Romeo logo

Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T246 LELMOT history

T246 LEL is a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
93,434 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,294 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T246 LEL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T246 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T246 LEL was last recorded at 93,434 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,413 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,434 miles
  • 2023 – 92,985 miles
  • 2022 – 92,461 miles
  • 2021 – 89,949 miles
  • 2020 – 88,957 miles
  • 2018 – 88,100 miles
  • 2016 – 87,652 miles
  • 2015 – 85,025 miles
  • 2014 – 80,111 miles
  • 2012 – 72,434 miles
  • 2011 – 67,086 miles
  • 2010 – 56,481 miles
  • 2009 – 55,445 miles
  • 2008 – 54,957 miles
  • 2007 – 53,164 miles
  • 2006 – 50,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,434 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspectionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySome wear to front tyresRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,434 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    360190152687
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
    • AdvisorySome wear to front tyres

  2. Fail93,413 miles (+428)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    475511890738
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
    • AdvisorySome wear to front tyres

  3. Pass92,985 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,985 miles
    Test number
    747256087639
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/coil springs

  4. Fail92,984 miles (+523)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,984 miles
    Test number
    119437995196
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/coil springs

  5. Pass92,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,461 miles
    Test number
    245699074435
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail92,461 miles (+2,512)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,461 miles
    Test number
    676195470991
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,949 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,949 miles
    Test number
    951927634839
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir filter housing lower pipe not connected

  8. Fail89,949 miles (+992)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,949 miles
    Test number
    116770306861
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel flap wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir filter housing lower pipe not connected

  9. Pass88,957 miles (+857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,957 miles
    Test number
    884140528598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    970916277031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,100 miles (+448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    117688302273
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass87,652 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    353691775930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,025 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,025 miles
    Test number
    626191105111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    956806304153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,111 miles (+7,677)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    848201704156
    • 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)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass72,434 miles (+5,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    155604542280
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass67,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    199058361022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,086 miles (+10,605)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,086 miles
    Test number
    199928761419
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBack box corroded
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded

  19. Pass56,481 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    181560060074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,474 miles (+1,029)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    993417550098
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass55,445 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    770036059096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,444 miles (+487)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    782905159088
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSurface rust on front and rear discs

  23. Pass54,957 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    674709358012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,164 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,164 miles
    Test number
    271748557086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    832390566088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T246 LEL

Does T246 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T246 LEL expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T246 LEL?
The MOT on T246 LEL expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T246 LEL done?
T246 LEL was recorded at 93,434 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 2,294 miles a year.
Has T246 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 LEL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T246 LEL 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 T246 LEL find?
T246 LEL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipes coated restricting inspection; corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components; some wear to front tyres.

Related registrations

Browse all T246 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.