MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Alfa Romeo : 156

Alfa Romeo 156

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
19971100%n/a
19984461.36%Emissions levels exceed default limits.
19996465.63%Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.
200011058.18%Emissions levels exceed default limits.
200116158.39%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
200219158.12%Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
200323963.18%Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.
200422448.66%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
200517853.37%Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
20062951.72%Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.
20072751.85%Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
2008757.14%Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.
20113100%n/a
20161100%n/a
2017250%Tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
201810%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
20191100%n/a
20201100%n/a
20211100%n/a

Tests: 1,285

Average Alfa Romeo 156 pass rate: 57.2%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major17%
2Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major15%
3Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major15%
4Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major14%
5Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major13%
6Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous10%
7Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major9%
8Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major9%
9SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major9%
10Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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