Alfa Romeo 156
Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,970 cc
L7 TOOMOT history
L7 TOO is a beige petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 152,646 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,331 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 TOO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,970 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 TOO was last recorded at 152,646 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,073 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,573 miles
- Average per year
- 6,331 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 152,646 miles
- 2024 – 151,073 miles
- 2020 – 150,377 miles
- 2019 – 148,130 miles
- 2018 – 139,438 miles
- 2017 – 124,938 miles
- 2016 – 110,952 miles
- 2015 – 87,527 miles
- 2014 – 85,273 miles
- 2013 – 82,274 miles
- 2012 – 77,479 miles
- 2011 – 73,821 miles
- 2010 – 69,167 miles
- 2009 – 59,139 miles
- 2008 – 45,583 miles
- 2007 – 33,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,646 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,646 miles (+1,573)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 152,646 miles
- Test number
- 411294634491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,073 miles (+696)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 151,073 miles
- Test number
- 137555797979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,377 miles (+2,247)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,377 miles
- Test number
- 978851004468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,130 miles (+782)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 148,130 miles
- Test number
- 769925693297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,348 miles (+7,910)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 147,348 miles
- Test number
- 218379168731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,438 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 139,438 miles
- Test number
- 643048962509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,437 miles (+14,499)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,437 miles
- Test number
- 236876255699
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surfaces badly corroded (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor with in 30cm of seatbelt mount (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc driveshaft boot burst (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel cable siezed (3.1.6c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak badly leaking fluid from strut (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass124,938 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 124,938 miles
- Test number
- 244197920981
- AdvisoryFront both tyre inner treads wearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drop link has very slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear floor getting pitted with corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension arm inner bush has very slight play
Fail124,938 miles (+13,986)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,938 miles
- Test number
- 885812830144
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not showing patern (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront both tyre inner treads wearing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear drop link has very slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear floor getting pitted with corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension arm inner bush has very slight play
Pass110,952 miles (+23,425)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 110,952 miles
- Test number
- 827685877901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,527 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 87,527 miles
- Test number
- 729097445090
- NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends
Fail87,526 miles (+2,253)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,526 miles
- Test number
- 469355945051
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends
Pass85,273 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 85,273 miles
- Test number
- 339689044068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail85,260 miles (+2,986)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,260 miles
- Test number
- 907261544004
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass82,274 miles (+22)10 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 82,274 miles
- Test number
- 576148033069
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust corroded .
- NoteLarge amount of oil residue on bottom of engine and steering rack but no power steering leak detected at time of retest .
Fail82,252 miles (+4,773)5 failures11 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,252 miles
- Test number
- 436898723002
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust corroded .
Pass77,479 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 77,479 miles
- Test number
- 326727932009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,377 miles (+3,556)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,377 miles
- Test number
- 709377222070
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteWear on front brake discs
Pass73,821 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 73,821 miles
- Test number
- 885228121023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,167 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 69,167 miles
- Test number
- 820722220067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail69,167 miles (+10,028)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,167 miles
- Test number
- 381102020085
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,139 miles (+13,556)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,139 miles
- Test number
- 924661039073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,583 miles (+12,072)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 45,583 miles
- Test number
- 970886938071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,511 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 33,511 miles
- Test number
- 271889637045
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAirbag warning light illuminated.
Fail33,511 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,511 miles
- Test number
- 272939637048
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAirbag warning light illuminated.
Questions about L7 TOO
- Does L7 TOO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TOO is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L7 TOO?
- The MOT on L7 TOO is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 TOO done?
- L7 TOO was recorded at 152,646 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,331 miles a year.
- Has L7 TOO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 TOO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2018.
- Has the mileage on L7 TOO 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 L7 TOO find?
- L7 TOO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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