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BJ56 VPZ

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,992 mi
Last recorded134,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 134,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

back box rubbing against bumper

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 134,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

back box rubbing against bumper

engine managment light on

Pass 24 Jan 2015 133,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 127,612 miles

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

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

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

n/s front outer sill bent

o/s front tyre inner slightley worn

Fail 7 Aug 2013 127,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

n/s front outer sill bent

o/s front tyre inner slightley worn

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,492 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 107,492 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,698 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 76,571 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,204 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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BJ56 VPZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,799 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 BJ56 VPZ, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 VPZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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