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Alfa Romeo 156

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T987 LELMOT history

T987 LEL is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 42,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,726 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 LEL was last recorded at 42,726 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,693 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
1,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,726 miles
  • 2025 – 42,235 miles
  • 2024 – 41,935 miles
  • 2023 – 41,583 miles
  • 2022 – 41,316 miles
  • 2021 – 41,079 miles
  • 2020 – 40,888 miles
  • 2019 – 39,892 miles
  • 2018 – 38,674 miles
  • 2017 – 37,475 miles
  • 2016 – 36,081 miles
  • 2015 – 34,206 miles
  • 2014 – 32,816 miles
  • 2013 – 30,792 miles
  • 2012 – 28,256 miles
  • 2011 – 26,552 miles
  • 2010 – 24,909 miles
  • 2009 – 22,058 miles
  • 2008 – 19,312 miles
  • 2007 – 17,567 miles
  • 2006 – 16,112 miles
  • 2005 – 14,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,726 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,726 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,726 miles
    Test number
    224697396723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail42,693 miles (+458)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    886496020641
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass42,235 miles (+300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    654271103726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass41,935 miles (+352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    681343425462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass41,583 miles (+267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    925155008621
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,316 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,316 miles
    Test number
    853839443487
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also weakend by rust silencer after cat. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass41,079 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,079 miles
    Test number
    174275940807
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,888 miles (+996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    502874936136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass39,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    226661969111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,888 miles (+1,214)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    236340947710
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass38,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    801850021737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,674 miles (+1,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    802939728983
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass37,475 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,475 miles
    Test number
    562775827058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,081 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    594432513437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,206 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    907228775058
    • NoteRear headrests missing at time of test

  16. Fail34,206 miles (+1,390)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    496737275093
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear headrests missing at time of test

  17. Pass32,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,816 miles
    Test number
    926927404100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail32,816 miles (+2,024)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,816 miles
    Test number
    989904204140
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass30,792 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    886265303146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass28,256 miles (+1,704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,256 miles
    Test number
    885153482091
    • NoteSmall crack to rear number plate

  21. Fail26,552 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    167401411126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,552 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,552 miles
    Test number
    389581811172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,909 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,909 miles
    Test number
    604168330148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,058 miles (+2,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,058 miles
    Test number
    434883039141
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge

  25. Pass19,312 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,312 miles
    Test number
    384544348108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,567 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,567 miles
    Test number
    502472047159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,112 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,112 miles
    Test number
    562047236100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2006
    Odometer
    14,285 miles
    Test number
    343087145140
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T987 LEL

Does T987 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T987 LEL is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T987 LEL?
The MOT on T987 LEL is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T987 LEL done?
T987 LEL was recorded at 42,726 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,346 miles a year.
Has T987 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 LEL has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T987 LEL 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 T987 LEL find?
T987 LEL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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