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Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T56 NWLMOT history

T56 NWL is a yellow petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,223 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 NWL
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 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 NWL was last recorded at 82,223 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,649 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
574 miles
Average per year
1,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,223 miles
  • 2025 – 81,649 miles
  • 2024 – 80,423 miles
  • 2023 – 79,362 miles
  • 2022 – 78,518 miles
  • 2021 – 76,627 miles
  • 2020 – 76,381 miles
  • 2019 – 75,193 miles
  • 2018 – 75,119 miles
  • 2015 – 74,160 miles
  • 2014 – 73,396 miles
  • 2012 – 67,050 miles
  • 2011 – 55,360 miles
  • 2010 – 50,939 miles
  • 2009 – 47,866 miles
  • 2007 – 46,765 miles
  • 2006 – 45,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,223 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,223 miles (+574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,223 miles
    Test number
    577269776017
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,649 miles (+1,226)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,649 miles
    Test number
    836562813769
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,423 miles (+1,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,423 miles
    Test number
    229877858187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,362 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,362 miles
    Test number
    733146450346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    878370551947
    • AdvisoryRear Both side parking brake low reading
    • AdvisoryRear Both side service brake low efficiency

  6. Fail78,518 miles (+1,891)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    369683852664
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Both side parking brake low reading
    • AdvisoryRear Both side service brake low efficiency

  7. Pass76,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    839688231941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,627 miles (+246)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    363612155152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass76,381 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,381 miles
    Test number
    596263968307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,193 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,193 miles
    Test number
    240410869813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,119 miles (+959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    995669877455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,160 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,160 miles
    Test number
    900537339890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,396 miles (+6,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,396 miles
    Test number
    498645594189
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail67,050 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    355794872220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light off

  15. Pass67,050 miles (+11,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    356794872205
    • NoteAir bag light off

  16. Pass55,360 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,360 miles
    Test number
    267026231209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,939 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    254092060110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,866 miles (+26)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    511037919165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNoise from belt area

  19. Fail47,840 miles (+1,075)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    120795419185
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNoise from belt area

  20. Pass46,765 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,765 miles
    Test number
    250712827280
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

  21. Fail46,764 miles (+1,296)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    380721827411
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

  22. Pass45,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    501304976108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T56 NWL

Does T56 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 NWL is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 NWL?
The MOT on T56 NWL is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 NWL done?
T56 NWL was recorded at 82,223 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,819 miles a year.
Has T56 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 NWL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T56 NWL 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 T56 NWL find?
T56 NWL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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