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Alfa Romeo 159 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
56.0% pass rate
from 1,192 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo 159 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (94% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Mounting (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.084% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.084% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.25% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.084% fail on Pedal
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.084% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.084% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.084% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.92% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.84% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.084% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Switch
    • 0.084% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.084% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.9% fail on Tyres (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Tread depth (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.084% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.084% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.084% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.084% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.084% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Other passenger's door (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.084% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.084% fail on Hose
      • 0.084% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Chassis
      • 0.25% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.084% fail on Body
      • 0.084% fail on Other body component
    • 0.084% fail on Seats
      • 0.084% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.2% fail on Steering (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.084% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Steering box
    • 0.084% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Condition
      • 0.084% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.084% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.084% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.084% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.084% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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