MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Alfa Romeo : 156
Alfa Romeo 156
Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
1997 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
1998 | 44 | 61.36% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
1999 | 64 | 65.63% | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. |
2000 | 110 | 58.18% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
2001 | 161 | 58.39% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
2002 | 191 | 58.12% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
2003 | 239 | 63.18% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
2004 | 224 | 48.66% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
2005 | 178 | 53.37% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
2006 | 29 | 51.72% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
2007 | 27 | 51.85% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
2008 | 7 | 57.14% | Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction. |
2011 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
2016 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2017 | 2 | 50% | Tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. |
2018 | 1 | 0% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
2019 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2021 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 1,285
Average Alfa Romeo 156 pass rate: 57.2%
Most common fail reasons
# | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 17% |
2 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 15% |
3 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 15% |
4 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 14% |
5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
6 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 10% |
7 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 9% |
8 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 9% |
9 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction. | 7.1.6(a) | Major | 9% |
10 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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