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Alfa Romeo 156

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,492 cc

Y866 CGCMOT history

Y866 CGC is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 83,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,129 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 CGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y866 CGC was last recorded at 83,129 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,365 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
764 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,129 miles
  • 2025 – 82,365 miles
  • 2024 – 79,266 miles
  • 2023 – 78,042 miles
  • 2022 – 77,045 miles
  • 2019 – 76,985 miles
  • 2017 – 76,875 miles
  • 2016 – 75,267 miles
  • 2015 – 73,096 miles
  • 2014 – 69,562 miles
  • 2013 – 68,655 miles
  • 2012 – 62,036 miles
  • 2011 – 56,736 miles
  • 2010 – 52,465 miles
  • 2009 – 49,697 miles
  • 2008 – 43,015 miles
  • 2007 – 34,865 miles
  • 2006 – 21,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Fuel tank damp, no apparent leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,129 miles
    Test number
    177642227921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail83,127 miles (+762)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,127 miles
    Test number
    986914245862
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass82,365 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,365 miles
    Test number
    120501767722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,346 miles (+3,080)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,346 miles
    Test number
    396176076889
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass79,266 miles (+1,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,266 miles
    Test number
    755476487845
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp, no apparent leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  6. Pass78,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,042 miles
    Test number
    771700862217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp, no apparent leak

  7. Fail78,039 miles (+994)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,039 miles
    Test number
    738590664349
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp, no apparent leak

  8. Pass77,045 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,045 miles
    Test number
    347183298447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  9. Pass76,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    255505982421
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  10. Fail76,985 miles (+110)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,985 miles
    Test number
    181171551271
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  11. Pass76,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    548184323693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail76,875 miles (+1,608)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    877262819055
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass75,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,267 miles
    Test number
    251598212087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,267 miles (+2,171)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,267 miles
    Test number
    954351554803
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separating all the way round tread (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass73,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    452886042737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,096 miles (+5)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    313465921963
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail73,091 miles (+3,529)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,091 miles
    Test number
    438111845229
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

  18. Pass69,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    266182934214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,562 miles (+907)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    836898924254
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on tread

  20. Pass68,655 miles (+6,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    329496433421
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail62,036 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,036 miles
    Test number
    195074382153
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass62,036 miles (+5,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,036 miles
    Test number
    616694282169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,736 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,736 miles
    Test number
    646443781191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,465 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    961419870106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,697 miles (+6,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,697 miles
    Test number
    234187179471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass43,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    482665688155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,015 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    330318468116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,864 miles (+7,999)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,864 miles
    Test number
    681991048176
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail34,865 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,865 miles
    Test number
    221220057184
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

  30. Pass34,865 miles (+13,154)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,865 miles
    Test number
    734860857101
    • NoteAll suspension bushes worn
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges

  31. Pass21,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    964733846194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail21,710 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,710 miles
    Test number
    923263446100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about Y866 CGC

Does Y866 CGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y866 CGC is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y866 CGC?
The MOT on Y866 CGC is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y866 CGC done?
Y866 CGC was recorded at 83,129 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has Y866 CGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 CGC has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y866 CGC 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 Y866 CGC find?
Y866 CGC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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