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AJ58 YNK

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,027 mi
Last recorded147,027 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YNK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 147,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 147,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 137,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

water ingress into both rear lenses

Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,919 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 96,912 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,573 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 89,573 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,359 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,108 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,397 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,397 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 49,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 3 Dec 2012 39,838 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,375 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,171 miles

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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AJ58 YNK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ58 YNK, 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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AJ58 YNK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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