Alfa Romeo 156
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,492 cc
S56 NGMMOT history
S56 NGM is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 131,890 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S56 NGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 9 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S56 NGM was last recorded at 131,890 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,850 miles · 17 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 2,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 131,890 miles
- 2023 – 130,831 miles
- 2022 – 122,281 miles
- 2021 – 120,776 miles
- 2019 – 120,030 miles
- 2018 – 120,028 miles
- 2016 – 117,576 miles
- 2012 – 114,396 miles
- 2011 – 109,775 miles
- 2010 – 106,716 miles
- 2009 – 104,161 miles
- 2008 – 98,786 miles
- 2007 – 92,776 miles
- 2006 – 85,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,890 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,890 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 131,890 miles
- Test number
- 358466381336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail131,850 miles (+1,019)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,850 miles
- Test number
- 912737259539
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail130,831 miles (+8,550)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,831 miles
- Test number
- 295588309735
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare wheel correded and holed
Pass122,281 miles (+1,505)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 122,281 miles
- Test number
- 592843788204
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOutter sill covers are fitted
Pass120,776 miles (+746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 120,776 miles
- Test number
- 258435482751
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))
Pass120,030 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,030 miles
- Test number
- 353028732751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,028 miles (+2,452)11 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,028 miles
- Test number
- 178846515094
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel tub area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever mountings loose
Pass117,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 117,576 miles
- Test number
- 346924329918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,576 miles (+3,180)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,576 miles
- Test number
- 975128809821
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass114,396 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 114,396 miles
- Test number
- 795144182201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail114,396 miles (+4,621)3 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,396 miles
- Test number
- 906304882284
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass109,775 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 109,775 miles
- Test number
- 866206361233
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear brake discs worn and pitted
Fail109,774 miles (+3,058)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,774 miles
- Test number
- 699996661296
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake discs worn and pitted
Pass106,716 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 106,716 miles
- Test number
- 831944780286
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteBoth front disc pitted/corroded on inner
Fail106,716 miles (+2,555)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,716 miles
- Test number
- 720474770228
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteBoth front disc pitted/corroded on inner
- NoteHandbrake cable outer stlip and corroded
Pass104,161 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 104,161 miles
- Test number
- 130872359288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,122 miles (+5,336)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,122 miles
- Test number
- 834971039235
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass98,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 98,786 miles
- Test number
- 503378728292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,769 miles (+5,993)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,769 miles
- Test number
- 312818228292
- FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass92,776 miles (+7,365)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 92,776 miles
- Test number
- 843284007107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 85,411 miles
- Test number
- 841238796002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S56 NGM
- Does S56 NGM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S56 NGM expired on 20 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S56 NGM?
- The MOT on S56 NGM expired on 20 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S56 NGM done?
- S56 NGM was recorded at 131,890 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
- Has S56 NGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S56 NGM has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S56 NGM 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 S56 NGM find?
- S56 NGM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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