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Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,970 cc

Y878 GRBMOT history

Y878 GRB is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 27 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,423 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 GRB
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
27 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 GRB was last recorded at 75,423 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 2,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,807 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,616 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,423 miles
  • 2025 – 72,807 miles
  • 2024 – 70,220 miles
  • 2023 – 68,821 miles
  • 2022 – 65,711 miles
  • 2021 – 63,372 miles
  • 2020 – 61,929 miles
  • 2019 – 59,550 miles
  • 2018 – 57,050 miles
  • 2017 – 55,492 miles
  • 2016 – 53,268 miles
  • 2015 – 52,564 miles
  • 2014 – 49,723 miles
  • 2013 – 48,526 miles
  • 2012 – 44,653 miles
  • 2011 – 41,906 miles
  • 2010 – 38,651 miles
  • 2009 – 34,620 miles
  • 2008 – 30,312 miles
  • 2007 – 29,995 miles
  • 2006 – 28,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,423 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,423 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,423 miles
    Test number
    172323522492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,807 miles (+2,587)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    383170681065
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass70,220 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    376076618578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,821 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,821 miles
    Test number
    105900781430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,711 miles (+2,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    410881162333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres have a feathering effect innersides
  6. Pass63,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,372 miles
    Test number
    281661395573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,372 miles (+1,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,372 miles
    Test number
    543890290998
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass61,929 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    451458158546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,550 miles (+2,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    597367426339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass57,050 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,050 miles
    Test number
    433075246455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,492 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,492 miles
    Test number
    902630426149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,268 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,268 miles
    Test number
    239094612363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,564 miles (+2,841)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    187246375159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  14. Pass49,723 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    968201574169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,526 miles (+3,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    666948573121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass44,653 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    919230682161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,906 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,906 miles
    Test number
    946511661166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,651 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    934468260112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,620 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    433197679197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass34,620 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    463167279173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass30,312 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,312 miles
    Test number
    280970618429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass29,995 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,995 miles
    Test number
    430830197058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,404 miles
    Test number
    954406976077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 GRB

Does Y878 GRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 GRB is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 GRB?
The MOT on Y878 GRB is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 GRB done?
Y878 GRB was recorded at 75,423 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has Y878 GRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 GRB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y878 GRB 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 Y878 GRB find?
Y878 GRB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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