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Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T278 PNVMOT history

T278 PNV is a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
58,042 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 PNV
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 PNV was last recorded at 58,042 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2017: 50,601 miles, lower than 50,994 miles on 21 May 2015.
  • 24 May 2018: 51,958 miles, lower than 58,774 miles on 11 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,035 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,042 miles
  • 2024 – 57,272 miles
  • 2023 – 56,333 miles
  • 2022 – 54,893 miles
  • 2020 – 54,575 miles
  • 2019 – 53,463 miles
  • 2018 – 51,971 miles
  • 2017 – 50,601 miles
  • 2015 – 50,994 miles
  • 2013 – 50,098 miles
  • 2012 – 49,788 miles
  • 2011 – 49,692 miles
  • 2010 – 46,347 miles
  • 2008 – 42,932 miles
  • 2007 – 38,029 miles
  • 2006 – 31,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre void of tread on inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,042 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,042 miles
    Test number
    762006269356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre void of tread on inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail58,035 miles (+763)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,035 miles
    Test number
    491563473406
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre void of tread on inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,272 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    189463287325
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail57,250 miles (+13)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    168079322815
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail57,237 miles (+904)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,237 miles
    Test number
    720172481604
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long

  6. Pass56,333 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    590759284179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,893 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    952874336137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,575 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,575 miles
    Test number
    619612552573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail54,574 miles (+1,111)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,574 miles
    Test number
    387162860382
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,463 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    776817903691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail53,450 miles (+1,479)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,450 miles
    Test number
    726928579243
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,971 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,971 miles
    Test number
    742067092645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,958 miles (-6,816)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    846200890814
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail58,774 miles (+8,173)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,774 miles
    Test number
    799923772126
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass50,601 miles (-393)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    753703823862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,994 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    618321445132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,098 miles (+310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    408390603106
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass49,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    286136352059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,788 miles (+96)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    499044552028
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass49,692 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,692 miles
    Test number
    397129021101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail49,689 miles (+3,342)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,689 miles
    Test number
    188386921149
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass46,347 miles (+3,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    284389110103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass42,932 miles (+4,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,932 miles
    Test number
    223067198275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass38,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    110369197151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,026 miles (+6,762)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    562469697103
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass31,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,264 miles
    Test number
    811016596078
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T278 PNV

Does T278 PNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 PNV expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 PNV?
The MOT on T278 PNV expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 PNV done?
T278 PNV was recorded at 58,042 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 1,379 miles a year.
Has T278 PNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 PNV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T278 PNV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T278 PNV find?
T278 PNV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre void of tread on inner edge & cracking; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking.

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