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AL54 RED

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,140 mi
Last recorded141,140 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 RED
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 141,140 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle has been brushed with oil. Suspension components brake pipes shockers and spring

Pass 4 Aug 2025 134,963 miles

Rear Coil spring top mount corroded. Both sides

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 134,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play suspect slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play poss slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

low handbrake effort 18%

various components corroded.various underbody and components undersealed.fuel tank straps badly corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2024 127,408 miles

Fuel tank heatshield loose

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Top coil spring mount corroded. Both sides

Fail 15 Jul 2024 127,390 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heatshield loose

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear Top coil spring mount corroded. Both sides

Pass 2 Aug 2023 117,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 110,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded.various components corroding.

steering heavy

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 88,270 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,064 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,390 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,237 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 20 Apr 2015 53,081 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)

both rear tyres stepping on inside edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,124 miles

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

rear tyres inner edges worn.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,789 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly miss shaped on the inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,150 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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AL54 RED is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AL54 RED, 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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AL54 RED is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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