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Alfa Romeo 156 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
45.4% pass rate
from 315 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2005 cars)
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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 156 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Headlamp aim (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Headlamp aim (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Electrical wiring (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.95% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 14% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (26 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.95% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.95% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Lever (21 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.95% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
  • 14% fail on Visibility (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Wipers (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Washers (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 5.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission
      • 5.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.32% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Doors
      • 0.95% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.95% fail on Door condition
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
    • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.63% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.95% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.95% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 9.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Airbags
      • 0.32% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.63% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Rams
    • 0.32% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.95% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.95% fail on Attachment
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates

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