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AR08 JAC

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,988 mi
Last recorded88,988 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 JAC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 88,988 miles

Driver seat mechanism worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread, worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 88,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver seat mechanism worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread, worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,129 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,791 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 84,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 71,967 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,553 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 60,553 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,885 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011

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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AR08 JAC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AR08 JAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR08 JAC registered?

AR08 JAC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is AR08 JAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 JAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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