Alfa romeo 156 vs Alfa romeo Tonale speciale tb mhev s-a: 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 Tonale speciale tb mhev s-a
87%
MOT pass rate · 160 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 156 (66%) and Alfa romeo Tonale speciale tb mhev s-a (87%) 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 Tonale speciale tb mhev s-a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 109,793 mi | 22,629 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 48,347 | 160 |
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 Tonale speciale tb mhev s-a
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Alfa romeo 156 (66%) and Alfa romeo Tonale speciale tb mhev s-a (87%) 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.