ALFA ROMEO 156 Common Problems & Reliability
Based on 308 MOT tests from 14 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every ALFA ROMEO 156 has the same fault.
ALFA ROMEO 156's have a average reliability rating of 494/999. The score was calculated from the average of every ALFA ROMEO 156 that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2006 | 430/999Average | 77,086 miles | 532 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2003 | 457/999Average | 80,476 miles | 1,807 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2000 | 517/999Above average | 84,309 miles | 4,217 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1998 | 573/999Above average | 89,300 miles | 575 vehicles |
How reliable is the ALFA ROMEO 156?
Based on 308 MOT tests from 14 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
308
Pass rate
73.1%
Median mileage
87,128 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every ALFA ROMEO 156 has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 491 out of 999.
Common ALFA ROMEO 156 MOT problems
Based on 308 MOT tests from 14 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. That sample is too small to describe recurring problems, so this page does not list model-specific faults.
ALFA ROMEO 156 MOT reliability by year
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 102 | 67.6% | Tyre wear, Exhaust |
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Common problems tell you what can affect ALFA ROMEO 156s generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
Where does this data come from?
VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.