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DF08 VKB

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,023 mi
Last recorded134,023 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VKB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,499 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 129,487 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shocker bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat does not tilt

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,661 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,530 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,878 miles

Noise from Powersteering.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Noise from Powersteering.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,372 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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DF08 VKB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF08 VKB, 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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DF08 VKB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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