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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,970 cc

Y208 RSLMOT history

Y208 RSL is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
104,463 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 RSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 RSL was last recorded at 104,463 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,381 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
4,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,463 miles
  • 2022 – 100,144 miles
  • 2021 – 96,388 miles
  • 2020 – 92,064 miles
  • 2019 – 83,198 miles
  • 2018 – 75,864 miles
  • 2017 – 72,410 miles
  • 2015 – 70,552 miles
  • 2013 – 64,488 miles
  • 2012 – 63,265 miles
  • 2011 – 60,093 miles
  • 2010 – 56,200 miles
  • 2009 – 56,168 miles
  • 2008 – 50,842 miles
  • 2006 – 22,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,463 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,463 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    602705861955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,381 miles (+4,237)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,381 miles
    Test number
    506367822843
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,144 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,144 miles
    Test number
    463614562528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,388 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,388 miles
    Test number
    758976070162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail96,379 miles (+4,315)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    549439216575
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,064 miles (+8,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,064 miles
    Test number
    739269526724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,198 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    667063812948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,871 miles (+7,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    600791239063
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass75,864 miles (+3,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,864 miles
    Test number
    791695407330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play to NSR wheel bearing (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass72,410 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,410 miles
    Test number
    476516389641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush borderline (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp offside

  11. Fail72,392 miles (+1,840)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    587604520900
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush borderline (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp offside

  12. Pass70,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,552 miles
    Test number
    714117711372
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre is split within the tread

  13. Fail70,552 miles (+3,111)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,552 miles
    Test number
    611388357501
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre is split within the tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass67,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    525426905017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,441 miles (+2,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    619576005069
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass64,488 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    889586393092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,265 miles (+3,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    858580532046
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass60,093 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    136300721096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,200 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    563164510029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,191 miles (+23)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,191 miles
    Test number
    503398600022
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail56,168 miles (+5,326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    631838849316
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass50,842 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    591708658380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,833 miles (+13,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    463264058477
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass37,519 miles (+15,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,519 miles
    Test number
    773542508005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass22,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,196 miles
    Test number
    460635406488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,196 miles (+919)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,196 miles
    Test number
    473371596210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  27. Pass21,277 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,277 miles
    Test number
    761589806257
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

Questions about Y208 RSL

Does Y208 RSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y208 RSL expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y208 RSL?
The MOT on Y208 RSL expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y208 RSL done?
Y208 RSL was recorded at 104,463 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 4,917 miles a year.
Has Y208 RSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 RSL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y208 RSL 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 Y208 RSL find?
Y208 RSL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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