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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T42 MLEMOT history

T42 MLE is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,843 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 MLE was last recorded at 96,843 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,821 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,843 miles
  • 2018 – 96,815 miles
  • 2014 – 96,766 miles
  • 2013 – 93,156 miles
  • 2012 – 88,295 miles
  • 2011 – 83,319 miles
  • 2010 – 73,080 miles
  • 2008 – 64,178 miles
  • 2007 – 55,320 miles
  • 2006 – 50,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,843 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySill kit fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,843 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    174554735207
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted

  2. Fail96,821 miles (+6)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,821 miles
    Test number
    278940009726
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted

  3. Fail96,815 miles (+49)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,815 miles
    Test number
    206455683263
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,766 miles (+3,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,766 miles
    Test number
    236964404394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Pass93,156 miles (+4,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,156 miles
    Test number
    928105703386
    • 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)

  6. Pass88,295 miles (+4,976)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,295 miles
    Test number
    716364542246
    • NoteAirbag light on

  7. Pass83,319 miles (+10,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    318029821233
    • 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)

  8. Pass73,080 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    723466720144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,005 miles (+8,827)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,005 miles
    Test number
    241744520443
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass64,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    303733418389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,168 miles (+8,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    112573818370
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass55,320 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    380944307222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,132 miles
    Test number
    182545406290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T42 MLE

Does T42 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 MLE is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 MLE?
The MOT on T42 MLE is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 MLE done?
T42 MLE was recorded at 96,843 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 2,337 miles a year.
Has T42 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 MLE has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T42 MLE 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 T42 MLE find?
T42 MLE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; center exhaust box corroded; sill kit fitted.

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