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Alfa Romeo 156

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,387 cc

X782 BALMOT history

X782 BAL is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 225,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
225,587 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X782 BAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X782 BAL was last recorded at 225,587 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 4,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,833 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,754 miles
Average per year
9,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 225,587 miles
  • 2023 – 220,833 miles
  • 2022 – 217,770 miles
  • 2021 – 213,725 miles
  • 2020 – 210,913 miles
  • 2019 – 208,384 miles
  • 2018 – 204,267 miles
  • 2017 – 191,916 miles
  • 2016 – 178,896 miles
  • 2015 – 169,666 miles
  • 2014 – 157,355 miles
  • 2013 – 143,620 miles
  • 2012 – 120,578 miles
  • 2011 – 106,737 miles
  • 2010 – 99,557 miles
  • 2009 – 91,228 miles
  • 2008 – 83,550 miles
  • 2007 – 74,045 miles
  • 2006 – 61,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,587 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Number Plate Cracked/Deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    225,587 miles
    Test number
    719569524358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail225,585 miles (+4,752)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,585 miles
    Test number
    747440175160
    • MajorNearside 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass220,833 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    220,833 miles
    Test number
    955541104909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRaer exhaust corroded

  4. Fail220,833 miles (+3,063)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,833 miles
    Test number
    254391452577
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRaer exhaust corroded

  5. Pass217,770 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    217,770 miles
    Test number
    873540814457
    • AdvisoryFront Coil Springs Corroded Both Sides
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Cracked/Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Pipe Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pipes Corroded Both Sides
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated/Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Number Plate Deteriorated

  6. Fail217,770 miles (+4,045)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,770 miles
    Test number
    265497132221
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside Centre Floor Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside Rear Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil Springs Corroded Both Sides
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Cracked/Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Pipe Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pipes Corroded Both Sides
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated/Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Number Plate Deteriorated

  7. Pass213,725 miles (+2,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    213,725 miles
    Test number
    683742493509
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass210,913 miles (+2,529)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    210,913 miles
    Test number
    240530050724
    • AdvisoryFront indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated

  9. Pass208,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    208,384 miles
    Test number
    122796371130
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail208,384 miles (+4,117)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,384 miles
    Test number
    759759742553
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass204,267 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    204,267 miles
    Test number
    891430233043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail204,266 miles (+12,350)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,266 miles
    Test number
    851399013986
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass191,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    191,916 miles
    Test number
    473703451044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail191,915 miles (+13,019)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,915 miles
    Test number
    137435546743
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass178,896 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    178,896 miles
    Test number
    585256472321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail178,895 miles (+9,229)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,895 miles
    Test number
    777598711703
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (5.2.6)

  17. Pass169,666 miles (+12,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    169,666 miles
    Test number
    307385605461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass157,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    157,355 miles
    Test number
    526426224205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail157,355 miles (+13,735)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,355 miles
    Test number
    546216124252
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass143,620 miles (+23,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    143,620 miles
    Test number
    386817723254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass120,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,578 miles
    Test number
    517250222271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,576 miles (+13,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,576 miles
    Test number
    775250222226
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass106,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    478218821212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,737 miles (+7,180)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    728918321241
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass99,557 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,557 miles
    Test number
    352559220447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,228 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,228 miles
    Test number
    944490339294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,550 miles
    Test number
    480851538213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail83,550 miles (+9,505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,550 miles
    Test number
    472351438281
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  29. Pass74,045 miles (+12,584)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    833609427220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass61,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,461 miles
    Test number
    412010536255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail61,461 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,461 miles
    Test number
    361410236291
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about X782 BAL

Does X782 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X782 BAL expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X782 BAL?
The MOT on X782 BAL expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X782 BAL done?
X782 BAL was recorded at 225,587 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 9,105 miles a year.
Has X782 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X782 BAL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X782 BAL 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 X782 BAL find?
X782 BAL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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