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Alfa Romeo 146

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T985 LPPMOT history

T985 LPP is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 146 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,559 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 LPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
146
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 LPP was last recorded at 144,559 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,176 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
2,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,559 miles
  • 2025 – 144,176 miles
  • 2024 – 143,968 miles
  • 2023 – 143,506 miles
  • 2022 – 143,286 miles
  • 2021 – 142,543 miles
  • 2020 – 141,657 miles
  • 2019 – 141,366 miles
  • 2018 – 140,856 miles
  • 2017 – 139,783 miles
  • 2016 – 139,319 miles
  • 2015 – 138,175 miles
  • 2014 – 136,809 miles
  • 2013 – 134,993 miles
  • 2012 – 131,626 miles
  • 2011 – 128,040 miles
  • 2010 – 123,108 miles
  • 2009 – 115,867 miles
  • 2008 – 108,341 miles
  • 2007 – 103,319 miles
  • 2006 – 97,051 miles
  • 2005 – 89,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,559 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fittedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rust and corrosion appearing everywhere underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,559 miles (+383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,559 miles
    Test number
    812885991713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  2. Pass144,176 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,176 miles
    Test number
    304511525350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass143,968 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,968 miles
    Test number
    206182803352
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  4. Pass143,506 miles (+220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,506 miles
    Test number
    398659284309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  5. Pass143,286 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,286 miles
    Test number
    203388672216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,543 miles (+886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,543 miles
    Test number
    368707283532
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  7. Pass141,657 miles (+291)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,657 miles
    Test number
    804178355917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  8. Pass141,366 miles (+510)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,366 miles
    Test number
    633233629593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  9. Pass140,856 miles (+1,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,856 miles
    Test number
    739172840070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  10. Pass139,783 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,783 miles
    Test number
    193382730051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,319 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,319 miles
    Test number
    106500689638
    • AdvisoryRust and corrosion appearing everywhere underneath

  12. Fail139,171 miles (+996)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,171 miles
    Test number
    149602307729
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRust and corrosion appearing everywhere underneath

  13. Pass138,175 miles (+1,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    138,175 miles
    Test number
    495842394514
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded

  14. Pass136,809 miles (+1,816)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    136,809 miles
    Test number
    507490424296
    • NoteFront lower crossmember corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted at time of test

  15. Pass134,993 miles (+3,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    134,993 miles
    Test number
    506611223262
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass131,626 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,626 miles
    Test number
    188361452224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,322 miles (+3,282)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,322 miles
    Test number
    215074212297
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light illuminated

  18. Pass128,040 miles (+274)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    128,040 miles
    Test number
    588558231258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside front chassis slightly corroded

  19. Fail127,766 miles (+4,658)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,766 miles
    Test number
    375996191163
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside front chassis slightly corroded

  20. Pass123,108 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,108 miles
    Test number
    554029620230
    • NoteRear discs surface rust

  21. Fail123,108 miles (+7,241)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,108 miles
    Test number
    690539020299
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs surface rust

  22. Pass115,867 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    810142839156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,341 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,341 miles
    Test number
    540001048105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass103,319 miles (+6,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,319 miles
    Test number
    581796157179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass97,051 miles (+331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    97,051 miles
    Test number
    992446156174
    • NotePlay in o/s tront lower arm. †
    • NoteSlight blow in center section joint of exhaust.

  26. Fail96,720 miles (+7,534)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,720 miles
    Test number
    643100846147
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  27. Pass89,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    89,186 miles
    Test number
    582553855107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 LPP

Does T985 LPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 LPP is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 LPP?
The MOT on T985 LPP is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 LPP done?
T985 LPP was recorded at 144,559 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,601 miles a year.
Has T985 LPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 LPP has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T985 LPP 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 T985 LPP find?
T985 LPP passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall; outer sill covers fitted.

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