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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

V49 WFCMOT history

V49 WFC is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2022
Mileage
85,325 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 WFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V49 WFC was last recorded at 85,325 miles on 16 Aug 2022, 1,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2019: 70,419 miles, lower than 79,348 miles on 20 Aug 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,809 miles · 16 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,516 miles
Average per year
2,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,325 miles
  • 2021 – 83,809 miles
  • 2020 – 83,186 miles
  • 2019 – 81,738 miles
  • 2018 – 79,348 miles
  • 2017 – 76,369 miles
  • 2016 – 72,956 miles
  • 2015 – 70,616 miles
  • 2014 – 66,745 miles
  • 2013 – 63,808 miles
  • 2012 – 60,832 miles
  • 2011 – 57,426 miles
  • 2010 – 55,487 miles
  • 2009 – 53,640 miles
  • 2008 – 50,129 miles
  • 2007 – 44,909 miles
  • 2006 – 41,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,325 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested both side (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,325 miles (+1,516)14 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,325 miles
    Test number
    199565752470
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested both side (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,809 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,809 miles
    Test number
    780995303187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,808 miles (+622)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,808 miles
    Test number
    645685074517
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass83,186 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,186 miles
    Test number
    828617610386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    815050354414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,419 miles (-8,929)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,419 miles
    Test number
    266259202556
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass79,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    558554533647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,348 miles (+2,979)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    547530092331
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass76,369 miles (+3,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,369 miles
    Test number
    224029115448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass72,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,956 miles
    Test number
    707907550987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,956 miles (+2,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,956 miles
    Test number
    602746007662
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass70,616 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,616 miles
    Test number
    505064425276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,615 miles (+3,870)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    219823925225
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass66,745 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    846291714219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,808 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    486246003281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,832 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,832 miles
    Test number
    288255532271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,426 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    308211331299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,487 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,487 miles
    Test number
    751231430239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,640 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    200033529242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,129 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    803313538202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,909 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,909 miles
    Test number
    873297987141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    360451356115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 WFC

Does V49 WFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 WFC expired on 24 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 WFC?
The MOT on V49 WFC expired on 24 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 WFC done?
V49 WFC was recorded at 85,325 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2022, an average of 2,723 miles a year.
Has V49 WFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 WFC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V49 WFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V49 WFC find?
V49 WFC failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2022 with 14 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; front headlamp aim not tested both side; front registration plate insecure, and 16 more.

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