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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T494 ASJMOT history

T494 ASJ is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,612 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 ASJ
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 ASJ was last recorded at 79,612 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,790 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,822 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,612 miles
  • 2024 – 77,790 miles
  • 2023 – 76,496 miles
  • 2022 – 74,117 miles
  • 2021 – 72,358 miles
  • 2020 – 70,110 miles
  • 2019 – 69,948 miles
  • 2018 – 67,302 miles
  • 2017 – 63,785 miles
  • 2016 – 62,068 miles
  • 2015 – 56,626 miles
  • 2014 – 52,059 miles
  • 2012 – 49,054 miles
  • 2011 – 44,054 miles
  • 2010 – 40,736 miles
  • 2009 – 37,518 miles
  • 2008 – 32,725 miles
  • 2007 – 29,885 miles
  • 2006 – 27,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,612 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,612 miles (+1,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,612 miles
    Test number
    581366253056
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass77,790 miles (+1,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,790 miles
    Test number
    517427988283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,496 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    769771479478
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail76,479 miles (+2,362)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,479 miles
    Test number
    398327430797
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass74,117 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,117 miles
    Test number
    187716394950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,358 miles (+2,248)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,358 miles
    Test number
    816740836386
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake's slightly poor (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass70,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    488892052527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,110 miles (+162)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    541277170387
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all round (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass69,948 miles (+2,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,948 miles
    Test number
    959126244880
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    369465010420
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail67,302 miles (+3,517)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    327173689334
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass63,785 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,785 miles
    Test number
    208247973844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,068 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    930475343394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,626 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,626 miles
    Test number
    146940655057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,059 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,059 miles
    Test number
    988857504002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,054 miles (+5,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    367077172237
    • NoteAdvise air bag light on
  17. Pass44,054 miles (+3,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,054 miles
    Test number
    276145821419
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,736 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,736 miles
    Test number
    803962700179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre walls showing signs of cracking.
  19. Fail40,736 miles (+3,218)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,736 miles
    Test number
    373327490062
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre walls showing signs of cracking.
  20. Pass37,518 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,518 miles
    Test number
    670699499076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,725 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,725 miles
    Test number
    174982298084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,885 miles (+2,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,885 miles
    Test number
    723759787085
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass27,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,264 miles
    Test number
    732666896047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 ASJ

Does T494 ASJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T494 ASJ is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T494 ASJ?
The MOT on T494 ASJ is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T494 ASJ done?
T494 ASJ was recorded at 79,612 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has T494 ASJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 ASJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T494 ASJ 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 T494 ASJ find?
T494 ASJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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