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DA57 NLU

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 NLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 108,870 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 106,662 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,077 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 99,174 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,899 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2020 89,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,026 miles

Rear hand brake performance just acceptable

Rear inner edge tyres worn

plastic covers over sills

Fail 1 Aug 2019 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear hand brake performance just acceptable

Rear inner edge tyres worn

plastic covers over sills

Pass 19 May 2018 80,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

engine management light on

gearbox noisy

nearside rear wheel had a slight bind

offside rear wheel had a slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,335 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 66,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,138 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,704 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,705 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracking

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 19,730 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

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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DA57 NLU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DA57 NLU, 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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DA57 NLU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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