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Alfa Romeo 156

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y259 OLBMOT history

Y259 OLB is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 80,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
80,576 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 OLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 OLB was last recorded at 80,576 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,561 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,576 miles
  • 2023 – 71,621 miles
  • 2022 – 64,133 miles
  • 2013 – 63,921 miles
  • 2011 – 62,720 miles
  • 2010 – 61,568 miles
  • 2009 – 59,704 miles
  • 2008 – 57,708 miles
  • 2007 – 54,882 miles
  • 2006 – 52,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,576 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,576 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    970598713977
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,561 miles (+8,940)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,561 miles
    Test number
    994963242738
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,621 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    105791956463
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,611 miles (+7,478)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,611 miles
    Test number
    801769935130
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,133 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    366147615791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,921 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,921 miles
    Test number
    608580873135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    247052761037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,720 miles (+1,152)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,720 miles
    Test number
    516492861006
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  9. Fail61,568 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    773306650010
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  10. Pass61,568 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    794096250031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,704 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    392245359022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass57,708 miles (+2,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,708 miles
    Test number
    553022958023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass54,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,882 miles
    Test number
    571181657090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,872 miles (+16,485)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    384881657033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,387 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    280685176074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,376 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,376 miles
    Test number
    243356166057
    • FailureTrailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y259 OLB

Does Y259 OLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 OLB expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 OLB?
The MOT on Y259 OLB expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 OLB done?
Y259 OLB was recorded at 80,576 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 1,521 miles a year.
Has Y259 OLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 OLB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y259 OLB 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 Y259 OLB find?
Y259 OLB passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes..

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