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Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T97 AROMOT history

T97 ARO is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,776 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 ARO was last recorded at 103,776 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,769 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,776 miles
  • 2024 – 102,161 miles
  • 2023 – 100,515 miles
  • 2022 – 99,319 miles
  • 2021 – 97,589 miles
  • 2020 – 96,870 miles
  • 2019 – 95,746 miles
  • 2018 – 93,857 miles
  • 2017 – 90,081 miles
  • 2016 – 88,804 miles
  • 2015 – 85,625 miles
  • 2014 – 85,625 miles
  • 2013 – 79,629 miles
  • 2012 – 79,151 miles
  • 2011 – 71,373 miles
  • 2010 – 60,595 miles
  • 2009 – 56,679 miles
  • 2008 – 54,320 miles
  • 2007 – 51,520 miles
  • 2006 – 48,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,776 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed when fully extended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear braking system effort low - may require adjustment / repair

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,776 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,776 miles
    Test number
    315141569746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,769 miles (+1,608)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    616216757313
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking at engine onto HOT exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass102,161 miles (+1,646)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,161 miles
    Test number
    918661716803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaking at area of engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,515 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    328000632633
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed when fully extended (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail100,514 miles (+1,195)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,514 miles
    Test number
    239236363913
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed when fully extended (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass99,319 miles (+3)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    694986490296
    • DangerousRear braking system effort low - may require adjustment / repair

  7. Fail99,316 miles (+1,727)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,316 miles
    Test number
    564939945620
    • DangerousRear braking system effort low - may require adjustment / repair
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at front of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,589 miles (+719)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    891310422341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake passed on 17%

  9. Pass96,870 miles (+1,124)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    636526074993
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake passed by locking

  10. Pass95,746 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,746 miles
    Test number
    917620398124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,698 miles (+1,841)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    635420160229
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,857 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,857 miles
    Test number
    189814292534
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail93,857 miles (+3,776)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,857 miles
    Test number
    637048805508
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass90,081 miles (+1,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,081 miles
    Test number
    153390142655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met brake efficiency requirements it would appear the system requires either adjustment or repair

  15. Pass88,804 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,804 miles
    Test number
    506263918376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    415819205045
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail85,625 miles (+5,975)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    325424664318
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  18. Pass79,650 miles (+21)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    926923104053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Fail79,629 miles (+478)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,629 miles
    Test number
    946446243381
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass79,151 miles (+7,778)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,151 miles
    Test number
    846162712209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    165028701295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail71,373 miles (+10,778)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    279878401286
    • DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass60,595 miles (+3,916)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,595 miles
    Test number
    864944450194
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass56,679 miles (+2,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,679 miles
    Test number
    373903459126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail54,320 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    200736968007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass54,320 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    870596268063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,520 miles (+3,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,520 miles
    Test number
    824730797078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass48,490 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    732859316149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    824921416061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 ARO

Does T97 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 ARO is valid until 13 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T97 ARO?
The MOT on T97 ARO is valid until 13 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 ARO done?
T97 ARO was recorded at 103,776 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 2,871 miles a year.
Has T97 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 ARO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T97 ARO 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 T97 ARO find?
T97 ARO passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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