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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T291 VSCMOT history

T291 VSC is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
80,874 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 VSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T291 VSC was last recorded at 80,874 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,973 miles · 16 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
901 miles
Average per year
1,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,874 miles
  • 2022 – 79,973 miles
  • 2021 – 78,729 miles
  • 2020 – 77,573 miles
  • 2019 – 76,430 miles
  • 2018 – 75,670 miles
  • 2017 – 75,489 miles
  • 2016 – 74,860 miles
  • 2015 – 73,530 miles
  • 2014 – 72,338 miles
  • 2013 – 71,014 miles
  • 2012 – 69,729 miles
  • 2011 – 68,708 miles
  • 2010 – 67,155 miles
  • 2009 – 65,165 miles
  • 2008 – 62,209 miles
  • 2007 – 59,656 miles
  • 2006 – 57,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,874 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,874 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    955718725133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,973 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,973 miles
    Test number
    147106684210
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,729 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    744585831834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,573 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,573 miles
    Test number
    468068006929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,430 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,430 miles
    Test number
    576552168894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,670 miles (+181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    364658037503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass75,489 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    475371704321
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail75,489 miles (+629)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    352067662504
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass74,860 miles (+1,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,860 miles
    Test number
    227656071174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass73,530 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    815407325182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail73,530 miles (+1,192)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,530 miles
    Test number
    216575925134
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass72,338 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    219952624163
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail72,338 miles (+1,324)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    537452324191
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass71,014 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,014 miles
    Test number
    327103913197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,729 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    817329222198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,708 miles (+1,553)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,708 miles
    Test number
    168593421171
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on all the time
    • NoteEvery brake disc corroded

  17. Pass67,155 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    680627410170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail67,149 miles (+1,984)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,149 miles
    Test number
    272336810439
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass65,165 miles (+2,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    250436229153
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass62,209 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,209 miles
    Test number
    973193818195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    202297707107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,656 miles (+2,587)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    443937607179
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass57,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,069 miles
    Test number
    183588506170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T291 VSC

Does T291 VSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T291 VSC expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T291 VSC?
The MOT on T291 VSC expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T291 VSC done?
T291 VSC was recorded at 80,874 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 1,389 miles a year.
Has T291 VSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 VSC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T291 VSC 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 T291 VSC find?
T291 VSC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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