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AG08 FWV

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,901 mi
Last recorded155,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 155,901 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and Large Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front Bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 155,901 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and Large Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front Bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 153,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside upper front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 139,581 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 139,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 132,141 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror deteriorated effecting rear view

Fail 11 May 2018 132,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wing mirror deteriorated effecting rear view

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 125,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top covers and under trays fitted under tray loose

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (7.1.2)

emissions too clean to produce an emissions report

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 May 2016 117,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding hand brake cable/ parking brake arm siezed (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (7.1.2)

emissions too clean to produce an emissions report

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2015 112,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 103,843 miles

ECU warning lamp on

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 103,843 miles

ECU warning lamp on

Pass 11 May 2013 96,429 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,216 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored, pitted and lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disks slightly scored, pitted and lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 78,262 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 78,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AG08 FWV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AG08 FWV, 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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AG08 FWV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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