Alfa Romeo 156 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
59.0% pass rate
from 249 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 156 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.40% fail on Mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.80% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.80% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hose
    • 1.2% fail on Floor (17 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Body
      • 0.40% fail on Panel
      • 0.40% fail on Other body component
    • 0.80% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's seat
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.40% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.80% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Other leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.40% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Condition of glass (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Windscreen (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.80% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.80% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.40% fail on Other components

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