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DE56 VEK

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VEK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,774 miles

Exhaust blowing manifold area

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

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 28 Jun 2016 114,771 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 114,771 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,008 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 106,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,199 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 96,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,870 miles

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

handbrake imbalanced

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,870 miles

handbrake imbalanced

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,691 miles

Engine undershield damaged

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,750 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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DE56 VEK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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