Alfa Romeo 156 MOT Results

Registered in 2003

52.9% pass rate

from 380 tests in 2021

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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 156 is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 5.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.0% fail on Headlamp
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Battery(ies)
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.1% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.53% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
15% fail on Suspension
- 7.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 2.9% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
- 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 1.6% fail on Springs
  - 1.6% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.6% fail on Coil spring
- 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.26% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.26% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Transmission
  - 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.2% fail on Joints
- 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.3% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.53% fail on Tank
  - 0.53% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.26% fail on Pipe
- 0.53% fail on Body
  - 0.26% fail on Body condition
  - 0.26% fail on Panel
- 0.53% fail on Floor (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Seats
  - 0.53% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.26% fail on Chassis
  - 0.26% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.26% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.26% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.26% fail on Cabs
  - 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
12% fail on Visibility (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
- 0.26% fail on Bonnet
- 0.26% fail on View to rear
  - 0.26% fail on Mirrors
10% fail on Brakes
- 5.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt
      - 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.53% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.6% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.79% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.79% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.79% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.53% fail on Hand lever
- 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.53% fail on Lever
- 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.53% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.26% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.53% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
7.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Condition
- 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Airbags
  - 0.26% fail on Drivers airbag
5.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.2% fail on Condition
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.26% fail on Size/type
1.8% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.79% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint
- 0.53% fail on Power steering
  - 0.26% fail on Operation
  - 0.26% fail on Other components
- 0.26% fail on Steering column
1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.3% fail on Registration plates
0.26% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment