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BR56 ERA

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,854 mi
Last recorded73,854 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR56 ERA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 73,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 70,627 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 65,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,152 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,466 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,465 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,431 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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 11 Apr 2015 20,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 12,720 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 12,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2010 5,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 4,071 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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BR56 ERA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BR56 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BR56 ERA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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