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Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T480 OKJMOT history

T480 OKJ is a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,712 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 OKJ
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
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 OKJ was last recorded at 99,712 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,153 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,559 miles
Average per year
3,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,712 miles
  • 2025 – 98,153 miles
  • 2024 – 96,406 miles
  • 2023 – 94,466 miles
  • 2022 – 92,297 miles
  • 2021 – 89,938 miles
  • 2020 – 88,094 miles
  • 2019 – 83,564 miles
  • 2018 – 81,220 miles
  • 2017 – 78,776 miles
  • 2016 – 75,591 miles
  • 2015 – 71,562 miles
  • 2014 – 68,432 miles
  • 2013 – 65,194 miles
  • 2012 – 62,098 miles
  • 2011 – 59,535 miles
  • 2010 – 57,087 miles
  • 2009 – 54,483 miles
  • 2008 – 48,873 miles
  • 2007 – 40,596 miles
  • 2006 – 32,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,712 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,712 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,712 miles
    Test number
    397827443687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,153 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,153 miles
    Test number
    305150366829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,406 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,406 miles
    Test number
    232195579760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,466 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,466 miles
    Test number
    201648529807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,297 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    622923356118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,938 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    392336503147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,094 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    721792044813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,564 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    83,564 miles
    Test number
    544935932336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,220 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,220 miles
    Test number
    453972579221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,776 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    803716104251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,591 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,591 miles
    Test number
    663428966983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,580 miles (+4,018)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    418926083432
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass71,562 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    399169875003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,432 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    766468494080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,194 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    299085603156
    • 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)
  16. Pass62,098 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,098 miles
    Test number
    278457202494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear road springs corroded
  17. Fail62,092 miles (+183)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    486764902130
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear road springs corroded
  18. Fail61,909 miles (+2,374)4 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    547196812092
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
  19. Pass59,535 miles (+2,448)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    619546821084
    • NoteFront brake discs inners faces corroded
    • NoteOffside wing mirror loose
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering coloum
  20. Pass57,087 miles (+2,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,087 miles
    Test number
    261015830064
    • NoteEngine undershield loose and insecure
  21. Pass54,483 miles (+5,610)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    624450849060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside outer sill damaged
  22. Pass48,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    451349738086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,873 miles (+5,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,873 miles
    Test number
    524799738006
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  24. Pass40,596 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,596 miles
    Test number
    171093037047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,008 miles
    Test number
    314464346049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 OKJ

Does T480 OKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 OKJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 OKJ?
The MOT on T480 OKJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 OKJ done?
T480 OKJ was recorded at 99,712 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
Has T480 OKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 OKJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on T480 OKJ 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 T480 OKJ find?
T480 OKJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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