Alfa romeo 156 - 2001
294.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo 156, model year 2001.
Sample size: 148 cars, 289 tests and 852 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 148 cars
The 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 has an overall defect rate of approximately 295 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 20% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, this model performs particularly well in several categories, including brakes, steering, and visibility, with defects in these areas significantly below the average rates. Defects tend to increase with mileage, especially noticeable in the 124,000+ miles segment, where the rate is higher than the yearly average. While tyre wear is a common issue, it is not highlighted as a significant concern for this particular model. Overall, the Alfa Romeo 156 stands out for its reliability compared to its peers from the same year.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 148 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 29.2% better
118.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 69.6% better
7.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 41.2% better
17.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 32.5% better
59.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 11.7% better
258.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▼ 15.4% worse
83.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 26.7% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 39.0% better
33.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 73
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 5