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B24 ERA

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,954 mi
Last recorded91,954 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 ERA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 91,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 91,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure mount corroded on shock absorber (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,734 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 84,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,681 miles

Nearside Front seat does not tilt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,081 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front seat does not tilt

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 73,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure both sides,clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front seat does not tilt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both at neck (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 71,524 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and breaking up on inner flange (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both at neck (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 69,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 60,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 53,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,759 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,562 miles

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

exhaust center section heavily corroded

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,459 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 27 Aug 2014 36,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,324 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,479 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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B24 ERA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B24 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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B24 ERA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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