
Alfa Romeo
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,959 cc
S69 DSCMOT history
S69 DSC is a red petrol Alfa Romeo first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 97,734 mi
- At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,908 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S69 DSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,959 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 2 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S69 DSC was last recorded at 97,734 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,638 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 96 miles
- Average per year
- 2,908 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,734 miles
- 2024 – 97,627 miles
- 2023 – 97,574 miles
- 2022 – 97,568 miles
- 2021 – 97,201 miles
- 2017 – 96,611 miles
- 2016 – 95,023 miles
- 2014 – 94,172 miles
- 2012 – 94,058 miles
- 2011 – 91,841 miles
- 2010 – 89,038 miles
- 2009 – 84,159 miles
- 2008 – 74,566 miles
- 2007 – 63,973 miles
- 2006 – 46,841 miles
- 2005 – 39,360 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2016
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,734 miles (+96)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 97,734 miles
- Test number
- 670905036657
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,638 miles (+11)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,638 miles
- Test number
- 337389958205
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,627 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 97,627 miles
- Test number
- 421951401735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,574 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 97,574 miles
- Test number
- 667587175932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,568 miles (+367)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 97,568 miles
- Test number
- 623248513880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 97,201 miles
- Test number
- 500904697248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,201 miles (+590)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,201 miles
- Test number
- 527720656644
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 96,611 miles
- Test number
- 167612389463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,611 miles (+1,588)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,611 miles
- Test number
- 853372007779
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipes (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in 3 places (2.4.A.3)
Pass95,023 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 95,023 miles
- Test number
- 679885474486
- AdvisoryBoth front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil cooler has slight oil leak
Fail95,014 miles (+842)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,014 miles
- Test number
- 710913369236
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills front and rear (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills front and rear (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass94,172 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 94,172 miles
- Test number
- 628348284038
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail94,172 miles (+114)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,172 miles
- Test number
- 135713284493
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,058 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 94,058 miles
- Test number
- 255961042204
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail94,057 miles (+2,216)4 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,057 miles
- Test number
- 429094432210
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front 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)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass91,841 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 91,841 miles
- Test number
- 665625431239
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAir bag
Fail91,840 miles (+2,802)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,840 miles
- Test number
- 305114531254
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAir bag
Pass89,038 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 89,038 miles
- Test number
- 424416130276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail89,036 miles (+4,877)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,036 miles
- Test number
- 350295930295
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,159 miles (+23)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 84,159 miles
- Test number
- 393968039260
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside front inner driveshaft boot burst and leaking grease
Fail84,136 miles (+9,570)12 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,136 miles
- Test number
- 653466739203
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront foglamps , light up front flashers !
- NoteNearside front inner driveshaft boot burst and leaking grease
Pass74,566 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 74,566 miles
- Test number
- 323941128450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front track rod end has slight movement on shank pin
Fail74,566 miles (+10,593)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,566 miles
- Test number
- 134330728223
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,973 miles (+17,132)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 63,973 miles
- Test number
- 810374337293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,841 miles (+1,178)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 46,841 miles
- Test number
- 433428026253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,663 miles (+6,303)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,663 miles
- Test number
- 102303996151
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass39,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 39,360 miles
- Test number
- 323327335274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S69 DSC
- Does S69 DSC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S69 DSC expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S69 DSC?
- The MOT on S69 DSC expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S69 DSC done?
- S69 DSC was recorded at 97,734 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 2,908 miles a year.
- Has S69 DSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S69 DSC has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S69 DSC 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 S69 DSC find?
- S69 DSC passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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