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AK58 ORC

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,223 mi
Last recorded157,223 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ORC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 157,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 157,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 150,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 145,169 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 139,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 129,051 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 129,027 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounts supporting bracket within strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 124,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 120,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,728 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 93,649 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,765 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,485 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,628 miles

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

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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AK58 ORC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK58 ORC, 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 AK58 ORC registered?

AK58 ORC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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