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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 156s year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:44.33%
(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO 156 year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:203 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively22
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|18
Headlamp aim out of alignment17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|13
Registration plate lamp issues13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Registration plate issues3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear brake binding1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1

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