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DE08 XCM

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,962 mi
Last recorded41,962 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XCM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 41,962 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 41,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 39,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 37,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,697 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 33,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 22,653 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 22,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 16,787 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 16,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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DE08 XCM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE08 XCM, 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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What year was DE08 XCM registered?

DE08 XCM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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