
Alfa Romeo 156
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,492 cc
S37 LLTMOT history
S37 LLT is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 105,881 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,284 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S37 LLT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 19 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
S37 LLT was last recorded at 105,881 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Oct 2013: 90,320 miles, lower than 90,375 miles on 21 Oct 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 105,021 miles · 16 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 860 miles
- Average per year
- 2,284 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 105,881 miles
- 2023 – 105,021 miles
- 2022 – 104,403 miles
- 2021 – 102,808 miles
- 2020 – 101,381 miles
- 2018 – 100,923 miles
- 2017 – 100,889 miles
- 2016 – 99,175 miles
- 2015 – 97,715 miles
- 2014 – 96,335 miles
- 2013 – 90,320 miles
- 2012 – 85,926 miles
- 2011 – 83,485 miles
- 2010 – 78,616 miles
- 2009 – 76,648 miles
- 2008 – 73,930 miles
- 2007 – 70,687 miles
- 2006 – 67,253 miles
- 2005 – 64,088 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail105,881 miles (+860)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,881 miles
- Test number
- 815093056737
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass105,021 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 105,021 miles
- Test number
- 582375301020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail105,021 miles (+618)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,021 miles
- Test number
- 487431505645
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass104,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 104,403 miles
- Test number
- 647238964302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,403 miles (+1,595)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,403 miles
- Test number
- 364841251187
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass102,808 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 102,808 miles
- Test number
- 506368277758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mount inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail102,808 miles (+1,427)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,808 miles
- Test number
- 802091793106
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe mount inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mount inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass101,381 miles (+458)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 101,381 miles
- Test number
- 410483997926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper smell of fuel area of tank no visible leak
Pass100,923 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 100,923 miles
- Test number
- 954193869873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,889 miles (+1,714)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 100,889 miles
- Test number
- 420275331119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,175 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 99,175 miles
- Test number
- 253974458830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail99,161 miles (+1,446)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,161 miles
- Test number
- 295229161623
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,715 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 97,715 miles
- Test number
- 477241138399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering rack offside inner joint has slight play
Fail97,707 miles (+1,372)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,707 miles
- Test number
- 303267812930
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySteering rack offside inner joint has slight play
Pass96,335 miles (+221)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 96,335 miles
- Test number
- 459111214402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteNearside front floor rusty
Fail96,114 miles (+5,794)5 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,114 miles
- Test number
- 286294904310
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteNearside front floor rusty
Pass90,320 miles (-55)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 90,320 miles
- Test number
- 479722903302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteRear silencer rattling
Fail90,375 miles (+4,449)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,375 miles
- Test number
- 839784593255
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteRear silencer rattling
Pass85,926 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,926 miles
- Test number
- 506344012391
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail85,911 miles (+2,426)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,911 miles
- Test number
- 217863512373
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass83,485 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 83,485 miles
- Test number
- 757244211342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,485 miles (+4,869)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,485 miles
- Test number
- 939733611396
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 78,616 miles
- Test number
- 352033910352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,616 miles (+1,968)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,616 miles
- Test number
- 534733710315
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass76,648 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,648 miles
- Test number
- 261903319329
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail76,644 miles (+2,714)4 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,644 miles
- Test number
- 414123519383
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousRear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass73,930 miles (+3,243)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 73,930 miles
- Test number
- 183965218364
- NoteRear No. plate starting to fade
Pass70,687 miles (+3,434)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 70,687 miles
- Test number
- 423113617455
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear number plate delaminating
Pass67,253 miles (+3,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 67,253 miles
- Test number
- 951562416360
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass64,088 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 64,088 miles
- Test number
- 474685515489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S37 LLT
- Does S37 LLT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S37 LLT expired on 17 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S37 LLT?
- The MOT on S37 LLT expired on 17 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S37 LLT done?
- S37 LLT was recorded at 105,881 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 2,284 miles a year.
- Has S37 LLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S37 LLT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on S37 LLT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S37 LLT find?
- S37 LLT failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 6 major defects: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg; nearside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 3 more.
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