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B22 ERA

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,071 mi
Last recorded126,071 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 ERA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 126,071 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 120,372 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 120,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 112,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,048 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 100,701 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 100,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,485 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 87,482 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH ON 3CYLS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure BOTH REAR EXHAUST BOXES ARE LOOSE / BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour IS WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour IS WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,475 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 63,597 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 53,926 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 53,926 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 44,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,286 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 May 2013 20,472 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 10,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 6,558 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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B22 ERA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B22 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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B22 ERA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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