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Alfa Romeo 156

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,747 cc

Y278 PBNMOT history

Y278 PBN is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2025
Mileage
109,600 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 PBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,747 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 PBN was last recorded at 109,600 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2007: 72,268 miles, lower than 76,411 miles on 15 Feb 2006.
  • 21 Feb 2011: 92,305 miles, lower than 232,469 miles on 23 Feb 2010.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,400 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
200 miles
Average per year
1,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,600 miles
  • 2023 – 109,400 miles
  • 2022 – 108,959 miles
  • 2021 – 108,570 miles
  • 2020 – 108,104 miles
  • 2019 – 106,962 miles
  • 2018 – 105,688 miles
  • 2017 – 104,262 miles
  • 2016 – 102,617 miles
  • 2015 – 100,747 miles
  • 2014 – 99,117 miles
  • 2013 – 97,047 miles
  • 2012 – 94,224 miles
  • 2011 – 92,305 miles
  • 2010 – 232,469 miles
  • 2009 – 85,428 miles
  • 2008 – 81,723 miles
  • 2007 – 72,268 miles
  • 2006 – 76,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,600 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,600 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,600 miles
    Test number
    758627779178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,400 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,400 miles
    Test number
    960888432811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    631603437076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,959 miles (+389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    555923289121
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass108,570 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    426258896000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,104 miles (+1,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,104 miles
    Test number
    994856880571
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass106,962 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,962 miles
    Test number
    900434923408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,688 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    367955596823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,262 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,262 miles
    Test number
    306327228812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    278175323000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s & N/s sill area in front of back wheels (6.1.B.2)
  11. Fail102,617 miles (+1,870)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    460180656538
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s & N/s sill area in front of back wheels (6.1.B.2)
  12. Pass100,747 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,747 miles
    Test number
    178074555051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,117 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,117 miles
    Test number
    118372254458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,047 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    608483153071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,224 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,224 miles
    Test number
    128453452031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,305 miles (-140,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    858432551070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass232,469 miles (+147,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    232,469 miles
    Test number
    201974050011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,428 miles (+3,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    851461659089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass81,723 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    143000458469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,268 miles (-4,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    211527457022
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  21. Pass76,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,411 miles
    Test number
    342706446019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 PBN

Does Y278 PBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 PBN expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 PBN?
The MOT on Y278 PBN expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 PBN done?
Y278 PBN was recorded at 109,600 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 1,839 miles a year.
Has Y278 PBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 PBN has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 PBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 PBN find?
Y278 PBN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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