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DS08 WMM

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,190 mi
Last recorded136,190 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WMM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 132,801 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 127,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,991 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 123,985 miles

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

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

osf and nsf tyres cracking on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2018 123,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 190 nearside 100 offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limet 0.51 getting 2.98 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box offside (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,350 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 122,347 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 119,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front+rear brake discs worn,corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 119,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front+rear brake discs worn,corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are worn on inside edge (possible tracking is out)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 110,934 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are worn on inside edge (possible tracking is out)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,456 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/R +O/S/R DROP LINKS

ADVISE TOP WISHBONE BUSHES CLICKING WHEN TURNING STEERING ON LOCK O/S/F

Fail 24 Jun 2013 100,090 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ADVISE EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/R +O/S/R DROP LINKS

ADVISE TOP WISHBONE BUSHES CLICKING WHEN TURNING STEERING ON LOCK O/S/F

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK +ADJUST DUE TO O/S/F TYRE SCRUBBED BALD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 63,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs will need changng soon

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs will need changing soon

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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DS08 WMM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DS08 WMM, 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 DS08 WMM registered?

DS08 WMM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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