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AV08 RFE

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,046 mi
Last recorded101,046 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inside edge

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

crack on exhaust middle section

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,046 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2017 88,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,373 miles

Oil leak from oil cooler

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 81,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from oil cooler

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Mar 2015 77,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Feb 2014 71,970 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2013 63,779 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 7 Feb 2012 57,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,034 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)

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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AV08 RFE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV08 RFE, 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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AV08 RFE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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