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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T811 VAPMOT history

T811 VAP is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
90,256 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T811 VAP
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T811 VAP was last recorded at 90,256 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,256 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,256 miles
  • 2024 – 89,952 miles
  • 2019 – 89,919 miles
  • 2018 – 89,620 miles
  • 2017 – 88,998 miles
  • 2016 – 88,372 miles
  • 2015 – 87,950 miles
  • 2014 – 86,647 miles
  • 2013 – 85,617 miles
  • 2011 – 83,445 miles
  • 2010 – 78,239 miles
  • 2009 – 75,710 miles
  • 2008 – 71,732 miles
  • 2007 – 70,258 miles
  • 2005 – 67,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,256 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corrodingRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,256 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    589560385979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroding
  2. Fail90,256 miles (+304)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    112974567473
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroding
  3. Pass89,952 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    172143301804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail89,950 miles (+31)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,950 miles
    Test number
    458069175393
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,919 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,919 miles
    Test number
    155217804788
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySome under-body and component corrosion
  6. Fail89,884 miles (+264)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,884 miles
    Test number
    802731512276
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.81 to 0.83 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 5.67 to 5.90 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 350 to 440 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySome under-body and component corrosion
  7. Pass89,620 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    642593460687
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s floors corroding
  8. Fail89,614 miles (+616)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    984712904653
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s floors corroding
  9. Pass88,998 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    624821940376
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers detreating
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding
  10. Pass88,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,372 miles
    Test number
    593097247459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,372 miles (+422)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,372 miles
    Test number
    586537633172
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met requirements
  12. Pass87,950 miles (+1,303)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    109618025042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge out of shape
  13. Pass86,647 miles (+1,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,647 miles
    Test number
    609810624060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  14. Pass85,617 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    337178413007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Fail85,617 miles (+2,172)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    129726013009
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  16. Pass83,445 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,445 miles
    Test number
    727468901343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,239 miles (+2,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    342537420123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass75,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,710 miles
    Test number
    692978569089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,710 miles (+3,978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,710 miles
    Test number
    962708869003
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  20. Pass71,732 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    864030458079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,258 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    70,258 miles
    Test number
    340044827082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    380480036060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T811 VAP

Does T811 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T811 VAP expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T811 VAP?
The MOT on T811 VAP expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T811 VAP done?
T811 VAP was recorded at 90,256 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 1,154 miles a year.
Has T811 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T811 VAP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T811 VAP 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 T811 VAP find?
T811 VAP passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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