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B17 ERA

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,947 mi
Last recorded149,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 ERA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 149,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 144,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 140,516 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 133,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 124,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive crank shaft end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 118,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive crank shaft end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,788 miles

Coolant level

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiperblade

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various throughout car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiperblade

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various throughout car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 86,366 miles

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

Offside Rear may have a nail in center or tread

Fail 27 Aug 2016 86,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear may have a nail in center or tread

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,774 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine management light on

Nearside Washer weak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,855 miles

EML ON

Neaside waher jet faulty

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Small chip in offside lower screen

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,219 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs worn / lipped.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs worn / lipped.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,098 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,564 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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B17 ERA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B17 ERA, 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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B17 ERA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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