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Alfa Romeo 166

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,959 cc

T150 XAEMOT history

T150 XAE is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 166 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2022
Mileage
105,481 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T150 XAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
166
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T150 XAE was last recorded at 105,481 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,419 miles · 20 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
3,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,481 miles
  • 2023 – 105,419 miles
  • 2021 – 104,287 miles
  • 2019 – 104,264 miles
  • 2018 – 102,490 miles
  • 2017 – 99,430 miles
  • 2016 – 93,940 miles
  • 2015 – 88,246 miles
  • 2014 – 82,133 miles
  • 2013 – 75,460 miles
  • 2012 – 69,394 miles
  • 2011 – 62,179 miles
  • 2010 – 55,144 miles
  • 2009 – 47,507 miles
  • 2008 – 40,086 miles
  • 2007 – 34,884 miles
  • 2006 – 29,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,481 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL suspension bushes deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underbody corrosion noted on various components at time of test,not affecting any testable items.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail105,481 miles (+62)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,481 miles
    Test number
    391695571295
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,419 miles (+1,132)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,419 miles
    Test number
    704995773937
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvas visible through cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNSF diff output shaft has excess lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,287 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    547355679658
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL suspension bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion noted on various components at time of test,not affecting any testable items.

  4. Fail104,277 miles (+13)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    595092962142
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL suspension bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning wire detached,offside front
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion noted on various components at time of test,not affecting any testable items.

  5. Pass104,264 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,264 miles
    Test number
    902990928488
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,263 miles (+1,773)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,263 miles
    Test number
    731673977835
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,490 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,490 miles
    Test number
    678519597580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,487 miles (+3,057)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,487 miles
    Test number
    632016211554
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

  9. Pass99,430 miles (+5,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,430 miles
    Test number
    338606558105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass93,940 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,940 miles
    Test number
    252014440675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,246 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    198580125193
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail88,245 miles (+6,112)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    145637215114
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass82,133 miles (+6,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    897878014141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass75,460 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    839775313116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,394 miles (+7,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    606705312118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,179 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,179 miles
    Test number
    685098511199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,144 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,144 miles
    Test number
    373209110189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,143 miles (+7,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    450386610193
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass47,507 miles (+7,421)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    913757319197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass40,086 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,086 miles
    Test number
    751611728127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,085 miles (+5,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    391139318132
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass34,884 miles (+5,510)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,884 miles
    Test number
    361750827168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,374 miles
    Test number
    731414246129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T150 XAE

Does T150 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T150 XAE expired on 25 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T150 XAE?
The MOT on T150 XAE expired on 25 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T150 XAE done?
T150 XAE was recorded at 105,481 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 3,967 miles a year.
Has T150 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T150 XAE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T150 XAE 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 T150 XAE find?
T150 XAE failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front road wheel badly distorted; offside front brake hose excessively damaged, and 6 more.

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