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ALFA ROMEO 156 MOT Pass Rate

69.2% of 1,929 ALFA ROMEO 156 MOT tests pass.

The 156 passes 69.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ALFA ROMEO models (75.1%).

The ALFA ROMEO 156 passes 69.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years69.2%
ALFA ROMEO 156 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearstoo few tests (3)3no reading
15+ years69.2%1,92698,205 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the ALFA ROMEO 156

The most common reason the ALFA ROMEO 156 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the ALFA ROMEO 156
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment65.3%Not working
Brakes35.8%Excessively deteriorated
Suspension34.1%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Body, chassis, structure33.0%Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Noise, emissions and leaks27.6%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Visibility21.1%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Tyres16.1%Has ply or cords exposed
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems13.7%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Steering5.8%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Road Wheels1.7%Fixing missing

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