Alfa Romeo Spider
Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc
T51 OBUMOT history
T51 OBU is a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 81,697 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T51 OBU
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T51 OBU was last recorded at 81,697 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,651 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,697 miles
- 2025 – 81,651 miles
- 2024 – 81,451 miles
- 2023 – 81,235 miles
- 2022 – 81,202 miles
- 2021 – 80,676 miles
- 2020 – 80,213 miles
- 2018 – 80,002 miles
- 2014 – 79,444 miles
- 2013 – 77,309 miles
- 2012 – 75,680 miles
- 2011 – 74,200 miles
- 2010 – 73,186 miles
- 2009 – 69,440 miles
- 2008 – 68,106 miles
- 2007 – 66,563 miles
- 2006 – 63,810 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,697 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,697 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 81,697 miles
- Test number
- 185915871290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,651 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 81,651 miles
- Test number
- 634868381531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,451 miles (+216)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,451 miles
- Test number
- 441324874324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,235 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 81,235 miles
- Test number
- 546204381506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,202 miles (+526)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 81,202 miles
- Test number
- 664801813544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,676 miles (+463)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 80,676 miles
- Test number
- 674103395431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 80,213 miles
- Test number
- 417377233955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,212 miles (+210)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,212 miles
- Test number
- 842067224676
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,002 miles (+558)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,002 miles
- Test number
- 728877626982
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,444 miles (+2,135)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 79,444 miles
- Test number
- 786961674079
- 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)
Pass77,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,309 miles
- Test number
- 185308763089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,309 miles (+1,629)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,309 miles
- Test number
- 549325063041
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,680 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 75,680 miles
- Test number
- 106171862493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,200 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 74,200 miles
- Test number
- 876070961048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail74,200 miles (+1,014)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,200 miles
- Test number
- 869559551003
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass73,186 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 73,186 miles
- Test number
- 593359740098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail73,186 miles (+3,746)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,186 miles
- Test number
- 951219040049
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,440 miles (+1,334)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 69,440 miles
- Test number
- 751452679060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 68,106 miles
- Test number
- 962155418164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,106 miles (+1,543)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,106 miles
- Test number
- 593875418174
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass66,563 miles (+2,753)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 66,563 miles
- Test number
- 603779477107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 63,810 miles
- Test number
- 933580366180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T51 OBU
- Does T51 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 OBU is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T51 OBU?
- The MOT on T51 OBU is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T51 OBU done?
- T51 OBU was recorded at 81,697 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 888 miles a year.
- Has T51 OBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T51 OBU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on T51 OBU 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 T51 OBU find?
- T51 OBU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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