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AB55 NJB

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 NJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,723 miles

Age related rusting under vehicle

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 115,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related rusting under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 112,003 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 110,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight binding on rear n/s brake

Fail 11 May 2022 110,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight binding on rear n/s brake

Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,722 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 108,717 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached heavily corroded and holed at mounting to vehicle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower heavy corrosion at suspension arm around mounting area to vehicle - plastic cover obscuring full area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Brera?

Based on 52,180 MOT tests across 3,142 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
4,824
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,905
coil spring broken 1,148
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 717
brake binding 519
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AB55 NJB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 68,119 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Brera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB55 NJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Brera typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB55 NJB registered?

AB55 NJB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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