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BX09 TAU

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,671 mi
Last recorded111,671 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera60,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 TAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 111,671 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 111,671 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 109,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 104,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 98,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 91,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,305 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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BX09 TAU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,062 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 BX09 TAU, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX09 TAU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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