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Alfa Romeo 156

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T480 DUPMOT history

T480 DUP is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,591 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 DUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 DUP was last recorded at 110,591 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2010: 84,669 miles, lower than 84,699 miles on 13 Jul 2010.
  • 1 Jul 2016: 98,574 miles, lower than 98,754 miles on 30 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,460 miles · 25 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
3,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,591 miles
  • 2025 – 109,250 miles
  • 2024 – 107,496 miles
  • 2023 – 105,890 miles
  • 2022 – 104,509 miles
  • 2021 – 104,244 miles
  • 2020 – 104,006 miles
  • 2019 – 103,497 miles
  • 2018 – 102,364 miles
  • 2017 – 100,564 miles
  • 2016 – 98,574 miles
  • 2015 – 98,707 miles
  • 2014 – 97,290 miles
  • 2013 – 91,028 miles
  • 2011 – 88,536 miles
  • 2010 – 84,669 miles
  • 2009 – 70,907 miles
  • 2008 – 65,192 miles
  • 2007 – 58,394 miles
  • 2006 – 52,020 miles
  • 2005 – 46,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,591 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCovered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,591 miles (+131)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,591 miles
    Test number
    342803162131
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovered in underseal

  2. Fail110,460 miles (+1,210)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,460 miles
    Test number
    429287899554
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovered in underseal

  3. Pass109,250 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,250 miles
    Test number
    753273033027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass107,496 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,496 miles
    Test number
    947792255011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,890 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    839931437681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,509 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,509 miles
    Test number
    101439042057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,244 miles (+238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,244 miles
    Test number
    241919737690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stabilizer arm front bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear stabilizer arm front bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,006 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,006 miles
    Test number
    266475408714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,497 miles
    Test number
    585875901981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,497 miles (+1,133)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,497 miles
    Test number
    782389373723
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass102,364 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,364 miles
    Test number
    275174895813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,327 miles (+1,763)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    993194839339
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass100,564 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    187309500298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly (not enough to show in roller brake test )

  14. Pass98,574 miles (-180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,574 miles
    Test number
    667282136430
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail98,754 miles (+47)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,754 miles
    Test number
    151715971423
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail98,707 miles (+1,417)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,707 miles
    Test number
    121683515097
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking fluid (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished allowing dirt in (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure excessive play in steering rack (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass97,290 miles (+6,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,290 miles
    Test number
    769940984293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass91,028 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    995652503138
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail91,012 miles (+2,476)8 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,012 miles
    Test number
    926114593075
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake warning wire loose fouling o/s/f c v boot
    • NoteEmitions aborted c/o to high
    • NoteUnable to check outr sills covers in place

  20. Pass88,536 miles (+3,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    627019321209
    • 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)

  21. Pass84,669 miles (-30)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,669 miles
    Test number
    653907190101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,699 miles (+13,792)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    761834990191
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass70,907 miles (+5,715)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,907 miles
    Test number
    601348799151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s inner steering rack ball joint slight play

  24. Pass65,192 miles (+6,798)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    292280508208
    • NoteFront and rear number plates have writing in background
    • NoteRear tyres tread blocks stepping

  25. Pass58,394 miles (+6,374)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    661561687134
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCLUTCH SLIPPING.
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR NUMDER PLATES STARTING TO FADE.

  26. Pass52,020 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    830738786194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    974123885119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T480 DUP

Does T480 DUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 DUP is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 DUP?
The MOT on T480 DUP is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 DUP done?
T480 DUP was recorded at 110,591 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 3,033 miles a year.
Has T480 DUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 DUP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T480 DUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T480 DUP find?
T480 DUP passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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