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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 3,179 cc

S88 GTAMOT history

S88 GTA is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
120,278 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 GTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 GTA was last recorded at 120,278 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 8,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,740 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8,538 miles
Average per year
6,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,278 miles
  • 2023 – 111,740 miles
  • 2022 – 106,967 miles
  • 2021 – 104,423 miles
  • 2020 – 102,849 miles
  • 2019 – 99,335 miles
  • 2018 – 88,402 miles
  • 2017 – 74,052 miles
  • 2016 – 61,057 miles
  • 2015 – 48,287 miles
  • 2014 – 36,416 miles
  • 2013 – 35,792 miles
  • 2012 – 30,287 miles
  • 2011 – 26,493 miles
  • 2010 – 19,133 miles
  • 2009 – 14,368 miles
  • 2008 – 7,614 miles
  • 2006 – 1,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,278 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,278 miles (+8,538)3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,278 miles
    Test number
    625855627040
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,740 miles (+4,773)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,740 miles
    Test number
    219099308047
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,967 miles (+2,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,967 miles
    Test number
    855938769624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,423 miles (+1,574)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,423 miles
    Test number
    544070134802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,849 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,849 miles
    Test number
    419561752486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail102,848 miles (+3,513)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    157038495071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass99,335 miles (+10,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    614400377165
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,402 miles (+14,350)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,402 miles
    Test number
    843852485131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,052 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,052 miles
    Test number
    224722857676
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges /cuts to treads
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes deteriorating

  10. Fail74,052 miles (+12,995)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,052 miles
    Test number
    475973059339
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges /cuts to treads
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes deteriorating

  11. Pass61,057 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,057 miles
    Test number
    332496707689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail61,055 miles (+12,768)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,055 miles
    Test number
    964675322268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass48,287 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,287 miles
    Test number
    378468205210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail48,265 miles (+11,849)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,265 miles
    Test number
    567635705204
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,416 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,416 miles
    Test number
    397914314456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,792 miles (+5,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    596753253256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,287 miles (+3,794)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,287 miles
    Test number
    576220452201
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight leak centre silencer

  18. Pass26,493 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    217217051208
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Fail26,493 miles (+7,360)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,493 miles
    Test number
    556097251259
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  20. Fail19,133 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,133 miles
    Test number
    141715920145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass19,133 miles (+4,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,133 miles
    Test number
    762665120162
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass14,368 miles (+6,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,368 miles
    Test number
    950665209103
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  23. Pass7,614 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,614 miles
    Test number
    181736888091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass1,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    1,604 miles
    Test number
    342146546333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 GTA

Does S88 GTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 GTA expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 GTA?
The MOT on S88 GTA expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 GTA done?
S88 GTA was recorded at 120,278 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 6,678 miles a year.
Has S88 GTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 GTA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S88 GTA 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 S88 GTA find?
S88 GTA passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 3 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 15 more.

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