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DE56 VDT

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

65,114 mi
Last recorded65,114 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VDT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 65,114 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 64,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 61,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,151 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit (at approx. 1.8)

both rear brake flexibles slightly twisted

fuel tank heatshield poorly secured

shock absorbers, rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion brake pipes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2019 60,151 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering rack

slight corrosion brake pipes

Offside Rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit (at approx. 1.8)

both rear brake flexibles slightly twisted

fuel tank heatshield poorly secured

shock absorbers, rear suspension components corroded

slight wear in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 4 Oct 2019 60,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 58,638 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,587 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,314 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 55,314 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,324 miles

eml on

front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

front subframe in very poor condition due to corrosion, slight corrosion on rear subframe and arms

front tyres very worn on inner edge

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2016 51,324 miles

Drag link end loose both in rubber mounts (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

front brakes in poor condition

front lower suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

front subframe in very poor condition due to corrosion, slight corrosion on rear subframe and arms

front tyres very worn on inner edge

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings track rod end (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,152 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,644 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 44,558 miles

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,383 miles

slight play in n/s steering inner rose joint

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,667 miles

o/s track rod inner ball/rose joint - excessive play. !!!REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION!!!

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,161 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2010 21,258 miles

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

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

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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DE56 VDT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 DE56 VDT, 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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DE56 VDT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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