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BK08 TJO

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,383 mi
Last recorded114,383 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 114,383 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system and clamps

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

deterioration to exhaust heat shields

deterioration to offside headlamp light output/image

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2025 114,383 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system and clamps

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

deterioration to exhaust heat shields

deterioration to offside headlamp light output/image

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,127 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system/slight leak at rear

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Fail 25 Oct 2024 112,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system/slight leak at rear

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 24 Oct 2023 109,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,553 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside calliper link pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes coated in places restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

Fail 29 Oct 2021 103,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside calliper link pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes coated in places restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (bald on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 98,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (bald on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,662 miles

Offside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,043 miles

both offside & nearside rear exhaust boxes hitting rear bumper

both rear tyres perishing & worn low

front brake pads worn low

knocking from offside & nearside front suspension

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bushes splitting / perishing

offside & nearside front tyres worn close to limit

offside & nearside front upper ball joints have slight play

offside front tyre slight damage / cut to outer wall (235/45R18)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 235/45R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both offside & nearside rear exhaust boxes hitting rear bumper

both rear tyres perishing & worn low

front brake pads worn low

knocking from offside & nearside front suspension

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bushes splitting / perishing

offside & nearside front tyres worn close to limit

offside front tyre slight damage / cut to outer wall (235/45R18)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,540 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,672 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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BK08 TJO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 TJO, 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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BK08 TJO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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