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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,959 cc

T24 VARMOT history

T24 VAR is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,044 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T24 VAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T24 VAR was last recorded at 106,044 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,461 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
583 miles
Average per year
2,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,044 miles
  • 2025 – 105,461 miles
  • 2024 – 104,618 miles
  • 2023 – 104,319 miles
  • 2022 – 104,038 miles
  • 2021 – 103,223 miles
  • 2020 – 102,088 miles
  • 2019 – 99,954 miles
  • 2018 – 98,749 miles
  • 2015 – 98,034 miles
  • 2014 – 97,584 miles
  • 2013 – 97,272 miles
  • 2012 – 96,435 miles
  • 2011 – 94,736 miles
  • 2010 – 90,722 miles
  • 2009 – 88,384 miles
  • 2008 – 79,690 miles
  • 2007 – 68,344 miles
  • 2006 – 58,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,044 miles (+583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,044 miles
    Test number
    620288337186
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass105,461 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,461 miles
    Test number
    681784973102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    812178191679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,618 miles (+299)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,618 miles
    Test number
    598332201991
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    305551375985
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,319 miles (+281)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    431596994826
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,038 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,038 miles
    Test number
    342473474884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,223 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,223 miles
    Test number
    127773398870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,088 miles (+2,134)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    607349133855
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust manifold heat shield damaged and bottom mounting broken off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak appears to be from the crank seal in the bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil hitting the exhaust down pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn Both n/s and o/s appear weak and to be coil bound (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,954 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    449182340847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    772171612206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,749 miles (+715)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    899680199076
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass98,034 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,034 miles
    Test number
    299594575476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,584 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,584 miles
    Test number
    756287774151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    627950243141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,272 miles (+837)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    435430643161
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass96,435 miles (+1,699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    779360982052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass94,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    868170481074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,736 miles (+4,014)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    829147471094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass90,722 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,722 miles
    Test number
    943859190015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter sills damaged

  21. Fail90,722 miles (+2,338)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,722 miles
    Test number
    803248490024
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter sills damaged

  22. Pass88,384 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    911952699076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn heavly edges

  23. Fail88,379 miles (+11)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,379 miles
    Test number
    222802299097
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn heavly edges

  24. Fail88,368 miles (+8,678)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    391254289009
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres worn heavly edges

  25. Pass79,690 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    451585668077
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • Note2 x front tyres wear to edges...
    • NoteHand brake cable part siezed ...snd case broken

  26. Fail79,690 miles (+11,346)3 dangerous1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    442685868050
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • Note2 x front tyres wear to edges...
    • NoteHand brake cable part siezed ...snd case broken

  27. Pass68,344 miles (+10,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,344 miles
    Test number
    204036787029
    • NoteHandbrake effort on minimum limit

  28. Pass58,000 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    102053406182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,973 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    782237486029
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front brake contaminated with oil
    • NoteOiol leak from offside front

Questions about T24 VAR

Does T24 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T24 VAR is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T24 VAR?
The MOT on T24 VAR is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T24 VAR done?
T24 VAR was recorded at 106,044 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
Has T24 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T24 VAR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T24 VAR 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 T24 VAR find?
T24 VAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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