Official DVLA Record

1998 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0L Petrol · R781 BLK

R781 BLK

1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 103,577 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ALFA ROMEO 156
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 24/03/2013
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
103,577 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/03/2013
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1970cc

R781 BLK Key Findings

  • 7 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2012
  • 103,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R781 BLK Mileage History

  1. 25/02/200886,184 mi
  2. 01/03/200886,184 mi
  3. 13/03/200991,104 mi+4,920 mi
  4. 13/05/200991,108 mi+4 mi
  5. 31/01/201193,400 mi+2,292 mi
  6. 25/03/201193,400 mi
  7. 25/03/2012103,577 mi+10,177 mi

Average of roughly 4,264 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

R781 BLK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 05:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (R781 BLK) between February 2008 and March 2012.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)”.

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