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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T596 BFRMOT history

T596 BFR is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,520 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T596 BFR was last recorded at 86,520 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,259 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
261 miles
Average per year
2,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,520 miles
  • 2025 – 86,259 miles
  • 2024 – 86,129 miles
  • 2023 – 85,776 miles
  • 2022 – 85,548 miles
  • 2021 – 85,031 miles
  • 2019 – 84,824 miles
  • 2018 – 84,478 miles
  • 2017 – 83,184 miles
  • 2016 – 82,730 miles
  • 2015 – 79,063 miles
  • 2014 – 68,601 miles
  • 2013 – 65,744 miles
  • 2012 – 61,972 miles
  • 2011 – 48,941 miles
  • 2009 – 40,913 miles
  • 2008 – 32,918 miles
  • 2007 – 31,861 miles
  • 2006 – 29,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront All front and rear suspension components corroding

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Air bag lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Metal brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,520 miles
    Test number
    986770843639
    • AdvisoryFront All front and rear suspension components corroding

  2. Fail86,520 miles (+261)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,520 miles
    Test number
    913900008305
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All front and rear suspension components corroding

  3. Pass86,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    496430050081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,259 miles (+130)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    763120399473
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass86,129 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,129 miles
    Test number
    451897404356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,776 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    563947118084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,767 miles (+219)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    477364985209
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,548 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    511822492541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,031 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    803448034415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,824 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    718373405976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,478 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,478 miles
    Test number
    396972894535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,184 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    381173302130
    • AdvisoryAir bag lamp not working
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding

  13. Fail83,113 miles (+383)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,113 miles
    Test number
    329310349938
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAir bag lamp not working
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding

  14. Pass82,730 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    732051874386
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Fail82,722 miles (+3,659)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,722 miles
    Test number
    133637876693
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing out of shape

  16. Pass79,063 miles (+10,462)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    966095695184
    • NoteAll front suspension components starting to corrode
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteOffside and nearside inner sills corroding
    • NoteSlight blow from rear and centre exhaust boxes

  17. Pass68,601 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    875291994163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    679013573049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,744 miles (+3,772)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    786562473035
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass61,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    909559882142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail61,972 miles (+13,031)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    976919082137
    • Repaired at testRear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass48,941 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    475409101106
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Fail48,941 miles (+8,028)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    427908501147
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass40,913 miles (+7,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    940000559169
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass32,918 miles (+1,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,918 miles
    Test number
    290536038121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass31,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,861 miles
    Test number
    211467937149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,861 miles (+2,038)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,861 miles
    Test number
    511475737176
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass29,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    842239436186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T596 BFR

Does T596 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T596 BFR is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T596 BFR?
The MOT on T596 BFR is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T596 BFR done?
T596 BFR was recorded at 86,520 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,846 miles a year.
Has T596 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 BFR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T596 BFR 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 T596 BFR find?
T596 BFR passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front all front and rear suspension components corroding.

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