1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 156 Ts Selespeed models manufactured in 1999, based on 35 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed MOT Analysis
The 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed has an MOT pass rate of 62.9% based on 35 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 82,739 miles on the odometer. With a 37.1% failure rate, the 1999 156 Ts Selespeed is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed is Suspension, responsible for 42.9% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 40.0%. Tyres follows at 25.7%.
Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall 156 Ts Selespeed page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 42.9% | 15 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 40.0% | 14 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 22.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 17.1% | 6 |
| 6 | Road Wheels | 14.3% | 5 |
| 7 | Steering | 8.6% | 3 |
| 8 | Driver's View Of The Road | 5.7% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 82,739 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.18 | 42.9% | 15 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 4.83 | 40.0% | 14 |
| Tyres | 3.11 | 25.7% | 9 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 2.76 | 22.9% | 8 |
| Brakes | 2.07 | 17.1% | 6 |
| Wheels | 1.73 | 14.3% | 5 |
| Steering | 1.04 | 8.6% | 3 |
| Visibility | 0.69 | 5.7% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed has an MOT pass rate of 62.9% based on 35 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 82,739 miles on the odometer. With a 37.1% failure rate, the 1999 156 Ts Selespeed is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 82,739 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Suspension — 42.9% of failures
Suspension issues account for 42.9% of MOT failures on 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 40.0% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 40.0% of MOT failures on 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Tyres — 25.7% of failures
Tyres issues account for 25.7% of MOT failures on 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 Ts Selespeed models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.