Alfa Romeo 156 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
48.4% pass rate
from 91 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 156 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension
    • 9.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.6% fail on Sub-frames (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 16% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition
        • 13% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 1.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 1.1% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 2.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 2.2% fail on Other leaks (27 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 14% fail on Visibility
    • 7.7% fail on Wipers
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 3.3% fail on Bonnet (18 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Switch
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.1% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.4% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Floor
  • 11% fail on Steering (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 1.1% fail on Pump
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth

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