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Alfa Romeo 156

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T206 DRPMOT history

T206 DRP is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
151,956 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T206 DRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T206 DRP was last recorded at 151,956 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,264 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
692 miles
Average per year
3,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,956 miles
  • 2024 – 151,264 miles
  • 2020 – 148,046 miles
  • 2019 – 145,366 miles
  • 2018 – 141,964 miles
  • 2017 – 137,475 miles
  • 2016 – 131,210 miles
  • 2015 – 125,720 miles
  • 2014 – 122,336 miles
  • 2013 – 118,554 miles
  • 2012 – 113,965 miles
  • 2011 – 108,886 miles
  • 2010 – 102,544 miles
  • 2009 – 99,774 miles
  • 2008 – 97,121 miles
  • 2007 – 92,420 miles
  • 2006 – 82,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,956 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,956 miles (+692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,956 miles
    Test number
    929313867576
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass151,264 miles (+3,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,264 miles
    Test number
    829284473533
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass148,046 miles (+2,680)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    148,046 miles
    Test number
    503076312351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle
  4. Pass145,366 miles (+3,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    145,366 miles
    Test number
    133515773180
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  5. Pass141,964 miles (+4,489)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,964 miles
    Test number
    981946033526
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component seep from power steering pump/pipe area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  6. Pass137,475 miles (+6,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,475 miles
    Test number
    700629498948
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  7. Pass131,210 miles (+5,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,210 miles
    Test number
    708966699268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion
  8. Pass125,720 miles (+3,384)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,720 miles
    Test number
    268508315426
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust knocking on rear anti-roll bar
    • NoteVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  9. Pass122,336 miles (+3,782)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,336 miles
    Test number
    708989114175
    • AdvisoryFront Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust knocking on rear anti-roll bar
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on approx 3mm
    • NoteVarious areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  10. Pass118,554 miles (+119)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,554 miles
    Test number
    795870133117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads wearing low compared to nearside rear brake pads
    • NoteRear exhaust knocking on rear subframe components
    • NoteVarious ares of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  11. Fail118,435 miles (+4,470)7 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,435 miles
    Test number
    396170223199
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads wearing low compared to nearside rear brake pads
    • NoteRear exhaust knocking on rear subframe components
    • NoteVarious ares of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  12. Pass113,965 miles (+5,079)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,965 miles
    Test number
    207016222468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded and weak
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads appear more worn then nearside rear
    • NoteRear exhaust knocking on rear sub-frame
  13. Pass108,886 miles (+6,342)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,886 miles
    Test number
    209313931184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust fouling anti roll bar intermitent
    • NoteSlight play in offside front top suspension bushes
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack knuckle
    • NoteSlight play in rear top suspension mounts
  14. Pass102,544 miles (+2,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,544 miles
    Test number
    213608420127
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavily corroded.
  15. Pass99,774 miles (+2,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    992641639188
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded.
  16. Pass97,121 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    942955638148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    232171127402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,420 miles (+9,764)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,420 miles
    Test number
    250300727125
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass82,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    790891336145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,656 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    274391136178
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about T206 DRP

Does T206 DRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T206 DRP is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T206 DRP?
The MOT on T206 DRP is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T206 DRP done?
T206 DRP was recorded at 151,956 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 3,576 miles a year.
Has T206 DRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T206 DRP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on T206 DRP 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 T206 DRP find?
T206 DRP passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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