Alfa romeo 156 vs Alfa romeo Nuova super: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Alfa romeo 156
66%
MOT pass rate · 48,347 vehicles
Alfa romeo Nuova super
78%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 156 (66%) and Alfa romeo Nuova super (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Alfa romeo 156 | Alfa romeo Nuova super |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 109,793 mi | 102,220 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 48,347 | 3 |
Most common faults
Alfa romeo 156
- 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)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Oil leak
Alfa romeo Nuova super
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Oil leak
- Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 156 (66%) and Alfa romeo Nuova super (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.