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EF56 XDB

2007 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,129 mi
Last recorded128,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera70,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 128,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 127,880 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,747 miles

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

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2020 127,739 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 126,242 miles

Offside tir rod end has slight play

Fail 28 May 2019 126,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside tir rod end has slight play

Pass 19 May 2018 123,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 121,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,233 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 112,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,829 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,829 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,508 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on to dash at time of test

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r tyres sidewalls perishing an cracking & scrubbing

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on to dash at time of test

n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r tyres sidewalls perishing an cracking & scrubbing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,920 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light constantly illuminated

Fail 4 Jan 2012 77,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light constantly illuminated

Fail 9 Jul 2011 67,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise n/s/f steering rack end slight play

boot will not open propaly

engine management light is on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 41,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,427 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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EF56 XDB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 70,683 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 EF56 XDB, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF56 XDB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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