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Alfa Romeo 156

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y879 BNHMOT history

Y879 BNH is a black petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
152,088 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 BNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y879 BNH was last recorded at 152,088 miles on 22 Jun 2023, 5,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,561 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5,527 miles
Average per year
4,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,088 miles
  • 2022 – 146,561 miles
  • 2021 – 141,858 miles
  • 2020 – 133,170 miles
  • 2019 – 124,545 miles
  • 2018 – 115,982 miles
  • 2017 – 108,186 miles
  • 2016 – 108,186 miles
  • 2015 – 100,727 miles
  • 2014 – 95,189 miles
  • 2013 – 89,127 miles
  • 2012 – 87,056 miles
  • 2010 – 86,080 miles
  • 2009 – 84,249 miles
  • 2008 – 81,589 miles
  • 2007 – 78,739 miles
  • 2006 – 72,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,088 miles
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror adornments (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan rotten/holed as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor stuck down (3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine oil leaks.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust tail pipe missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/S/R Brake binding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/S/R Brake pads worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/S/R Trailing arm bush deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,088 miles (+5,527)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,088 miles
    Test number
    695165857637
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror adornments (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan rotten/holed as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor stuck down (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,561 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,561 miles
    Test number
    577078450009
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Brake binding.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Brake pads worn.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Trailing arm bush deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear floor areas corroded.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged.

  3. Fail146,554 miles (+4,696)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,554 miles
    Test number
    127689643132
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • 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 damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Brake binding.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Brake pads worn.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Trailing arm bush deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear floor areas corroded.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged.

  4. Pass141,858 miles (+8,688)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    141,858 miles
    Test number
    990381948553
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floor pans corroded but not excessive

  5. Pass133,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,170 miles
    Test number
    799498166320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail133,164 miles (+8,619)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,164 miles
    Test number
    813822703743
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,545 miles (+8,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    978961306393
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear floor area
    • AdvisorySigns of a coolant leak

  8. Pass115,982 miles (+7,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    271387885971
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded but not leaking gas.

  9. Pass108,186 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,186 miles
    Test number
    882386686216
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight len's deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing low on inner edges of the tread surfaces
    • AdvisoryBoth park brake cable securing rubbers excessively deteriorated, broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is in poor corroded condition

  10. Fail108,186 miles (+7,459)1 dangerous4 failures1 repaired17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,186 miles
    Test number
    195600172047
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls to tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not tested
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet aim and spray is poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing very low on edges of the tread surfaces
    • AdvisoryBoth park brake cable securing rubbers excessively deteriorated, broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are in a very poor corroded condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is in a very poor corroded condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mounting rubbers are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel under vehicle but no evidence of a leak
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of under floor pan is starting to corrode

  11. Pass100,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    970170525837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,727 miles (+5,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    792270185605
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass95,189 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    478100584269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,173 miles (+6,046)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    576839774246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

  15. Pass89,127 miles (+2,071)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    496406663244
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit (inner edge).
    • NoteN/S/R Lower suspension arm rear outer bush worn.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail87,056 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,056 miles
    Test number
    209752822197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers automatic park position, not functioning correctly/faulty

  17. Pass87,056 miles (+976)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,056 miles
    Test number
    619612122158
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers automatic park position, not functioning correctly/faulty

  18. Pass86,080 miles (+1,831)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    153952380165
    • NoteFront number plate water marked.
    • NoteN/S/R Lower rear suspension arm, outer bush worn.

  19. Pass84,249 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    213378839198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,589 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    321669278055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,739 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    484478267099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,918 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,918 miles
    Test number
    181669376423
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass72,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,918 miles
    Test number
    412709576045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 BNH

Does Y879 BNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 BNH expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 BNH?
The MOT on Y879 BNH expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 BNH done?
Y879 BNH was recorded at 152,088 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2023, an average of 4,588 miles a year.
Has Y879 BNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 BNH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y879 BNH 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 Y879 BNH find?
Y879 BNH failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2023 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror adornments; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front headlamp aim too high, and 12 more.

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