Alfa Romeo Spider
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc
T280 ALOMOT history
T280 ALO is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 48,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 48,300 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T280 ALO
- 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
- 6 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T280 ALO was last recorded at 48,300 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 47,663 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 637 miles
- Average per year
- 1,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,300 miles
- 2025 – 47,663 miles
- 2024 – 45,488 miles
- 2023 – 44,217 miles
- 2022 – 41,499 miles
- 2021 – 39,677 miles
- 2020 – 36,974 miles
- 2019 – 35,481 miles
- 2018 – 34,149 miles
- 2017 – 33,982 miles
- 2016 – 32,660 miles
- 2015 – 31,508 miles
- 2014 – 30,084 miles
- 2013 – 28,381 miles
- 2012 – 26,796 miles
- 2011 – 25,727 miles
- 2010 – 24,242 miles
- 2009 – 22,426 miles
- 2008 – 20,130 miles
- 2007 – 18,538 miles
- 2006 – 16,829 miles
- 2005 – 13,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,300 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,300 miles (+637)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 48,300 miles
- Test number
- 346898329712
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,663 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 47,663 miles
- Test number
- 460308581601
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail47,663 miles (+2,175)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,663 miles
- Test number
- 814062155897
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass45,488 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 45,488 miles
- Test number
- 839453302434
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail45,488 miles (+1,271)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,488 miles
- Test number
- 114567832571
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,217 miles (+2,718)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 44,217 miles
- Test number
- 293889330586
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,499 miles (+1,822)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 41,499 miles
- Test number
- 532281315765
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded
Pass39,677 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 39,677 miles
- Test number
- 566971690816
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion
Fail39,677 miles (+2,703)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,677 miles
- Test number
- 423142003115
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion
Pass36,974 miles (+1,493)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 36,974 miles
- Test number
- 890940757168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass35,481 miles (+1,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 35,481 miles
- Test number
- 255735239171
- AdvisoryUnderside of body corroded
Pass34,149 miles (+167)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 34,149 miles
- Test number
- 191676890920
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass33,982 miles (+603)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 33,982 miles
- Test number
- 639067622724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,379 miles (+719)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,379 miles
- Test number
- 432706871161
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges
Pass32,660 miles (+1,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 32,660 miles
- Test number
- 925622884976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,508 miles (+1,424)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 31,508 miles
- Test number
- 158285795156
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
Pass30,084 miles (+1,703)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 30,084 miles
- Test number
- 856479784170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,381 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 28,381 miles
- Test number
- 279092593493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass26,796 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 26,796 miles
- Test number
- 639735592175
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
Fail26,796 miles (+1,069)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,796 miles
- Test number
- 607144692184
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
Pass25,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 25,727 miles
- Test number
- 198205791134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,727 miles (+1,485)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,727 miles
- Test number
- 146415191132
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass24,242 miles (+1,816)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 24,242 miles
- Test number
- 901793190133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,426 miles (+2,296)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 22,426 miles
- Test number
- 792573089149
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass20,130 miles (+1,592)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 20,130 miles
- Test number
- 700612898120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,538 miles (+1,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 18,538 miles
- Test number
- 684994997124
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass16,829 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 16,829 miles
- Test number
- 163126396137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,791 miles (+3,166)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,791 miles
- Test number
- 821824296158
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass13,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 13,625 miles
- Test number
- 910816095142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T280 ALO
- Does T280 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T280 ALO is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T280 ALO?
- The MOT on T280 ALO is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T280 ALO done?
- T280 ALO was recorded at 48,300 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,645 miles a year.
- Has T280 ALO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T280 ALO has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T280 ALO 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 T280 ALO find?
- T280 ALO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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