Alfa romeo 147 vs Alfa romeo 159 ti jtdm qtronic a: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Alfa romeo 147
69%
MOT pass rate · 31,412 vehicles
Alfa romeo 159 ti jtdm qtronic a
47%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 147 (69%) and Alfa romeo 159 ti jtdm qtronic a (47%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Alfa romeo 147 | Alfa romeo 159 ti jtdm qtronic a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% ✓ | 47% |
| MOT failure rate | 31% ✓ | 53% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 102,577 mi | 147,652 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 31,412 | 3 |
Most common faults
Alfa romeo 147
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Oil leak
Alfa romeo 159 ti jtdm qtronic a
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 147 (69%) and Alfa romeo 159 ti jtdm qtronic a (47%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Alfa romeo 147 report Full Alfa romeo 159 ti jtdm qtronic a report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.