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Alfa Romeo 156

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T473 OKJMOT history

T473 OKJ is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
48,840 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 OKJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 OKJ was last recorded at 48,840 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,081 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
759 miles
Average per year
1,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,840 miles
  • 2025 – 48,081 miles
  • 2024 – 45,847 miles
  • 2023 – 45,465 miles
  • 2022 – 44,854 miles
  • 2021 – 44,762 miles
  • 2019 – 44,335 miles
  • 2018 – 44,004 miles
  • 2017 – 43,451 miles
  • 2016 – 42,499 miles
  • 2015 – 41,332 miles
  • 2014 – 39,841 miles
  • 2013 – 36,621 miles
  • 2012 – 35,194 miles
  • 2011 – 33,363 miles
  • 2010 – 31,516 miles
  • 2009 – 27,279 miles
  • 2008 – 24,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,840 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,840 miles (+759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    260296916911
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass48,081 miles (+2,234)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,081 miles
    Test number
    585428391452
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  3. Pass45,847 miles (+382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    45,847 miles
    Test number
    464278849907
    • AdvisoryOffside outer seal slightly corroded front and rear

  4. Pass45,465 miles (+611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    940322665430
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass44,854 miles (+92)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    816861355995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass44,762 miles (+427)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,762 miles
    Test number
    751114599460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  7. Pass44,335 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    447354313118
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass44,004 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,004 miles
    Test number
    977842486058
    • AdvisoryLap belt under seat.

  9. Pass43,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    333356273968
    • AdvisoryHand brake cables slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  10. Fail43,451 miles (+952)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    221927265037
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryHand brake cables slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass42,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    784577635945
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  12. Fail42,499 miles (+1,167)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    398467418167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass41,332 miles (+1,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    124584351632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass39,841 miles (+87)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    288015934343
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail39,754 miles (+3,133)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    329766724338
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass36,621 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,621 miles
    Test number
    337087893460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,194 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,194 miles
    Test number
    429510202311
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle only just passed emision test.

  18. Fail35,194 miles (+1,831)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,194 miles
    Test number
    998000702355
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle only just passed emision test.

  19. Pass33,363 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,363 miles
    Test number
    429937301431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,516 miles (+4,237)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    801153890241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Pass27,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    333406749463
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail27,279 miles (+2,935)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    361496949461
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass24,344 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,344 miles
    Test number
    403092708120
    • 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)

  24. Fail24,340 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,340 miles
    Test number
    390978028046
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T473 OKJ

Does T473 OKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T473 OKJ is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T473 OKJ?
The MOT on T473 OKJ is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T473 OKJ done?
T473 OKJ was recorded at 48,840 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,331 miles a year.
Has T473 OKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 OKJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on T473 OKJ 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 T473 OKJ find?
T473 OKJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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