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AL51 LFA

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,254 mi
Last recorded115,254 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 115,254 miles

Both rear wheel spacers breaking up but wheels are still secure

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 115,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both rear wheel spacers breaking up but wheels are still secure

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 113,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive emissions in danger of blocking / damaging test equipment (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak from front exhaust flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Tilt and forward release inoperative making access and egress to rear seat impractical / dangerous (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Heavy knock clunk vibration and movement from within power steering rack assembly (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 112,924 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 109,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,106 miles

condensation in rear lamp units

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated and incorrectly fitted

o/s/f wheel inner rim dented (borderline)

slight corrosion on insides of brake discs

slight deterioration in n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms, shocks etc

Fail 2 Nov 2020 106,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

3 rear heatshields poorly secured

both front lower arm rear bushes worn and n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

condensation in rear lamp units

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated and incorrectly fitted

o/s/f wheel inner rim dented (borderline)

slight corrosion on insides of brake discs

suspension components corroded eg springs, shocks, subframes and rear arms etc

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,413 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link wrongly fitted and boots cracking

all brakes slightly corroded

all coil springs rusty

both front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated and play in ball joints

both sub frames and suspension arms rusty

cats in manifolds breaking up

slight condensation in o/s/r lamp unit

slight exhaust leak at rear

Fail 21 Oct 2019 103,413 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking feed from pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar link wrongly fitted and boots cracking

Offside Rear Steering lock not functioning lamp condensated (7.3 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

all brakes slightly corroded

all coil springs rusty

both front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated and play in ball joints

both sub frames and suspension arms rusty

cats in manifolds breaking up

slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,902 miles

both front lower suspension arms worn

exhaust poor, slight leak from rear

o/s/f anti roll bar link wrongly fitted

rear coil springs corroded

steering lock in-op but has engine immobiliser

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,650 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,386 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,018 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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AL51 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AL51 LFA, 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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AL51 LFA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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