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Alfa Romeo 156

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T530 RGJMOT history

T530 RGJ is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
65,035 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 RGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 RGJ was last recorded at 65,035 miles on 18 May 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,853 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
1,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,035 miles
  • 2025 – 64,853 miles
  • 2017 – 63,665 miles
  • 2016 – 62,081 miles
  • 2015 – 60,934 miles
  • 2014 – 58,408 miles
  • 2013 – 56,800 miles
  • 2012 – 55,523 miles
  • 2011 – 53,547 miles
  • 2010 – 50,515 miles
  • 2009 – 48,421 miles
  • 2008 – 46,643 miles
  • 2007 – 43,439 miles
  • 2006 – 40,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,035 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,035 miles (+182)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    951832752064
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass64,853 miles (+1,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    688744935194
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle slightly corroded

  3. Pass63,665 miles (+1,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    244294772959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  4. Pass62,081 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    534465718139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Fail62,047 miles (+1,113)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    618963537905
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass60,934 miles (+19)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,934 miles
    Test number
    579219065114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked in treads

  7. Fail60,915 miles (+2,507)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,915 miles
    Test number
    486597665154
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked in treads

  8. Pass58,408 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    418903664148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/f/ inner rack joint has play

  9. Fail58,408 miles (+1,608)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    745813864132
    • Repaired at testNearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/f/ inner rack joint has play

  10. Pass56,800 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    639143863180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  11. Fail56,800 miles (+1,277)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    555322363132
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  12. Pass55,523 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    719235942161
    • NoteOffside rear door cannot be opened

  13. Fail55,523 miles (+1,976)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    485674442174
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear door cannot be opened

  14. Pass53,547 miles (+3,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,547 miles
    Test number
    408348551147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass50,515 miles (+2,094)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,515 miles
    Test number
    291794550125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f suspension leg touches wishbone when jacked up

  16. Pass48,421 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,421 miles
    Test number
    530751649125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,410 miles (+1,767)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,410 miles
    Test number
    664588239100
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass46,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    292703468449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,643 miles (+3,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    332622868156
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass43,439 miles (+40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,439 miles
    Test number
    251205067460
    • NoteADVISORY ITEMS ALL HAVE BEEN ATTENDED

  21. Fail43,399 miles (+2,400)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,399 miles
    Test number
    723162167162
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteThe n/s handbrake is stiff in operation

  22. Pass40,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    701155966169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T530 RGJ

Does T530 RGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T530 RGJ is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T530 RGJ?
The MOT on T530 RGJ is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T530 RGJ done?
T530 RGJ was recorded at 65,035 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,206 miles a year.
Has T530 RGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 RGJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T530 RGJ 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 T530 RGJ find?
T530 RGJ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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