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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T449 EFCMOT history

T449 EFC is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,059 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 EFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 EFC was last recorded at 91,059 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,101 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,958 miles
Average per year
1,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,059 miles
  • 2024 – 89,101 miles
  • 2022 – 85,613 miles
  • 2019 – 83,881 miles
  • 2017 – 79,953 miles
  • 2015 – 74,708 miles
  • 2013 – 67,290 miles
  • 2008 – 65,994 miles
  • 2007 – 64,880 miles
  • 2006 – 59,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,059 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Floor To Sills/Outer Sills Rusty

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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,059 miles (+1,958)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    275258236547
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Floor To Sills/Outer Sills Rusty

  2. Pass89,101 miles (+2,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,101 miles
    Test number
    489897630129
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boots perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  3. Pass86,491 miles (+878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    617608523864
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/s reg inop
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all discs

  4. Pass85,613 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    478347282852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,881 miles (+3,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,881 miles
    Test number
    598396571238
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Pass79,953 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    493998007832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,886 miles (+69)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,886 miles
    Test number
    400711946543
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Fail79,817 miles (+5,109)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,817 miles
    Test number
    487883451246
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  9. Pass74,708 miles (+7,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    787461145072
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass67,290 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    976272423305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,288 miles (+1,294)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    126296813325
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass65,994 miles (+1,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,994 miles
    Test number
    222455168485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail64,880 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,880 miles
    Test number
    380651327159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,880 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,880 miles
    Test number
    871461427161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    574447796083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T449 EFC

Does T449 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 EFC is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T449 EFC?
The MOT on T449 EFC is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T449 EFC done?
T449 EFC was recorded at 91,059 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
Has T449 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 EFC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T449 EFC 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 T449 EFC find?
T449 EFC passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside & offside front floor to sills/outer sills rusty.

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