Alfa romeo 156 - 2002
308.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo 156, model year 2002.
Sample size: 204 cars, 397 tests and 1,224 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: 204 cars
The 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has a lower overall defect rate than the average car of the same year, with 308 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 374. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes and steering, where it shows significantly better performance, with defect rates considerably lower than the average. However, it struggles with visibility and equipment issues, exhibiting higher defect rates in these areas compared to its peers. Mileage data indicates that as the car ages, defect rates tend to increase, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000 miles segment, aligning with general trends observed across various models.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 204 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 19.2% better
135.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 76.3% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 20.9% worse
35.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 30.7% better
66.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 23.4% better
226.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 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
▼ 3.8% worse
71.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 75.8% worse
26.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 7.8% better
49.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 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)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 68
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12