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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,747 cc

S738 DFCMOT history

S738 DFC is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 41,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
41,518 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,747 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 DFC was last recorded at 41,518 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 1,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,961 miles · 11 Dec 2018
Between the last two tests
1,557 miles
Average per year
1,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 41,518 miles
  • 2018 – 39,961 miles
  • 2017 – 36,257 miles
  • 2016 – 32,217 miles
  • 2015 – 28,983 miles
  • 2014 – 27,647 miles
  • 2013 – 27,329 miles
  • 2012 – 26,793 miles
  • 2011 – 25,835 miles
  • 2010 – 24,653 miles
  • 2009 – 23,493 miles
  • 2008 – 22,734 miles
  • 2007 – 22,083 miles
  • 2006 – 19,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,518 miles
  • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,518 miles (+1,557)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    238061855990
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass39,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    665367617874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail39,960 miles (+3,703)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,960 miles
    Test number
    438345059069
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass36,257 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,257 miles
    Test number
    768518394683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,217 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,217 miles
    Test number
    963465778269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,983 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,983 miles
    Test number
    451887541676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,647 miles (+318)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,647 miles
    Test number
    347567194477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail27,329 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,329 miles
    Test number
    336119833281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  9. Pass27,329 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,329 miles
    Test number
    665949333235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,793 miles (+958)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,793 miles
    Test number
    278232142287
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass25,835 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    376608731201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass24,653 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,653 miles
    Test number
    892217430297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass23,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,493 miles
    Test number
    561558409216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,493 miles (+759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,493 miles
    Test number
    373548609250
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass22,734 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,734 miles
    Test number
    344906528458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass22,083 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,083 miles
    Test number
    143679217299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,576 miles
    Test number
    442086216238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S738 DFC

Does S738 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S738 DFC expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S738 DFC?
The MOT on S738 DFC expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S738 DFC done?
S738 DFC was recorded at 41,518 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 1,216 miles a year.
Has S738 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 DFC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on S738 DFC 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 S738 DFC find?
S738 DFC passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: all 4 coil springs corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 5 more.

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