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Alfa Romeo 156

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T258 LLEMOT history

T258 LLE is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
85,568 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
11 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T258 LLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T258 LLE was last recorded at 85,568 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,543 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,568 miles
  • 2022 – 85,543 miles
  • 2021 – 83,365 miles
  • 2020 – 79,941 miles
  • 2019 – 76,489 miles
  • 2018 – 72,376 miles
  • 2013 – 72,321 miles
  • 2011 – 63,168 miles
  • 2010 – 61,357 miles
  • 2009 – 58,794 miles
  • 2008 – 56,245 miles
  • 2007 – 56,151 miles
  • 2006 – 51,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,568 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Coil spring corroded All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/s/f floor pan is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,568 miles (+25)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    776206993126
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass85,543 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,543 miles
    Test number
    765535066850
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f floor pan is corroded
  3. Fail85,542 miles (+2,177)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    235697623151
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f floor pan is corroded
  4. Pass83,365 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    679029756218
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail83,365 miles (+3,424)8 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    461505012718
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass79,941 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,941 miles
    Test number
    687440991985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,929 miles (+3,440)10 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    871213788456
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working After a few flashes they stay on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative After a few flashes they stay on (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing / arch area under cover (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides lower joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield lose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass76,489 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,489 miles
    Test number
    618092882794
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    181276837449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,376 miles (+55)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    728105666209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail72,321 miles (+9,153)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    159855073276
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine main pulley insecure
  12. Pass63,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    339954041172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,168 miles (+1,811)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    936278631184
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  14. Pass61,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    731759700124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,357 miles (+2,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,357 miles
    Test number
    194386400104
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
  16. Pass58,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    213766999057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,794 miles (+2,549)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    842501099002
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Fail56,245 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    150517888018
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass56,245 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    151607288477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass56,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    711900407153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  21. Fail56,151 miles (+5,106)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    893030807147
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Pass51,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    542263416218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T258 LLE

Does T258 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T258 LLE expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T258 LLE?
The MOT on T258 LLE expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T258 LLE done?
T258 LLE was recorded at 85,568 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 1,924 miles a year.
Has T258 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T258 LLE has failed 11 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T258 LLE 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 T258 LLE find?
T258 LLE failed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside floor excessively deteriorated holed; offside floor excessively deteriorated holed, and 6 more.

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