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B23 ERA

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,581 mi
Last recorded86,581 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 ERA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,581 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,416 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2025 83,416 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 77,056 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2022 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 65,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,324 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,236 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s hand brake leaver not returning to stop

Pass 3 Feb 2016 55,657 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 55,647 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,070 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 27,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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B23 ERA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B23 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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B23 ERA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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