2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Alfa Romeo 156 MOT pass rate and common faults

102 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.9%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high3.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.9%
  10. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics25.5%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Brakes21.6%
  4. Body & chassis14.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.9%
  8. Tyres3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 cars passed their MOT first time, across 102 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).