Alfa Romeo 156
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc
T40 DCBMOT history
T40 DCB is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 168,157 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 168,157 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 DCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,970 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 DCB was last recorded at 168,157 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,157 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,157 miles
- 2019 – 167,535 miles
- 2017 – 165,394 miles
- 2016 – 163,528 miles
- 2015 – 161,286 miles
- 2014 – 157,301 miles
- 2009 – 146,605 miles
- 2008 – 135,020 miles
- 2006 – 124,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,157 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,157 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 168,157 miles
- Test number
- 322490382283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail168,157 miles (+622)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,157 miles
- Test number
- 250874500656
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass167,535 miles (+2,141)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 167,535 miles
- Test number
- 272040019131
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,394 miles (+1,866)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 165,394 miles
- Test number
- 940364293242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,528 miles (+2,242)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 163,528 miles
- Test number
- 764170501643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,286 miles (+3,985)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 161,286 miles
- Test number
- 679396430599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,301 miles (+10,696)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 157,301 miles
- Test number
- 176104864317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,605 miles (+11,585)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 146,605 miles
- Test number
- 371269529172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,020 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 135,020 miles
- Test number
- 213827328415
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail135,020 miles (+10,152)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,020 miles
- Test number
- 333897628106
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass124,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 124,868 miles
- Test number
- 642014056295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,868 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,868 miles
- Test number
- 951114656284
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T40 DCB
- Does T40 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T40 DCB expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T40 DCB?
- The MOT on T40 DCB expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T40 DCB done?
- T40 DCB was recorded at 168,157 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 2,281 miles a year.
- Has T40 DCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 DCB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T40 DCB 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 T40 DCB find?
- T40 DCB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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