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Alfa Romeo Spider

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T598 YALMOT history

T598 YAL is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
61,523 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T598 YAL
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
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T598 YAL was last recorded at 61,523 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,154 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,369 miles
Average per year
1,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,523 miles
  • 2025 – 60,154 miles
  • 2024 – 59,378 miles
  • 2023 – 58,073 miles
  • 2022 – 56,974 miles
  • 2021 – 56,110 miles
  • 2020 – 55,272 miles
  • 2019 – 54,183 miles
  • 2018 – 53,672 miles
  • 2017 – 52,482 miles
  • 2015 – 51,828 miles
  • 2014 – 50,197 miles
  • 2013 – 49,738 miles
  • 2012 – 49,214 miles
  • 2011 – 48,672 miles
  • 2010 – 46,337 miles
  • 2009 – 43,956 miles
  • 2008 – 39,039 miles
  • 2007 – 33,384 miles
  • 2006 – 29,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,523 miles (+1,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    299149962063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,154 miles (+776)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,154 miles
    Test number
    361579656989
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Bobbin Split (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass59,378 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    250018835512
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail59,378 miles (+1,305)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    153946008723
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass58,073 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    236745931387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail58,072 miles (+1,098)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    966489664802
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass56,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,974 miles
    Test number
    689626741115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail56,974 miles (+864)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,974 miles
    Test number
    265021431598
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass56,110 miles (+838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    591036673176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass55,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,272 miles
    Test number
    953660372041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,272 miles (+1,089)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,272 miles
    Test number
    170990576512
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass54,183 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    494091650192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,672 miles (+1,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    748264989199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass52,482 miles (+654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    763934215235
    • 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)

  15. Pass51,828 miles (+1,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,828 miles
    Test number
    823056586830
    • 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)

  16. Pass50,197 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    388284854482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,738 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    335443973416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,214 miles (+542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,214 miles
    Test number
    768271852224
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass48,672 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    706505651223
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail46,337 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,337 miles
    Test number
    364091970225
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  21. Pass46,337 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,337 miles
    Test number
    911011770247
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  22. Pass43,956 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,956 miles
    Test number
    123357559257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,039 miles (+5,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,039 miles
    Test number
    733212648248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,384 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,384 miles
    Test number
    412199367222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,385 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,385 miles
    Test number
    544680076282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,317 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,317 miles
    Test number
    711556766206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T598 YAL

Does T598 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T598 YAL is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T598 YAL?
The MOT on T598 YAL is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T598 YAL done?
T598 YAL was recorded at 61,523 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,642 miles a year.
Has T598 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T598 YAL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T598 YAL 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 T598 YAL find?
T598 YAL passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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