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DV08 ZUC

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

137,559 mi
Last recorded137,559 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 ZUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 137,559 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 137,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,461 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 130,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,360 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 125,292 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up and rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Dec 2019 116,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 116,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (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 Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 104,598 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 104,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm inner rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 93,795 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 93,795 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 91,985 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm tread depth (1.6mm limit) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder wearing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,290 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 82,280 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inside edge

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,635 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 50,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 50,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 37,856 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,032 miles

ADVISE FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DV08 ZUC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DV08 ZUC, 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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DV08 ZUC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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