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FA07 XGT

2007 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,661 mi
Last recorded100,661 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera70,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 100,661 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure MOUNTING DETERIORATED (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 94,300 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are lipped and have some corrosion across the braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 94,300 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are lipped and have some corrosion across the braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 90,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 90,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 90,481 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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 17 Jun 2022 84,886 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,631 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 63,984 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 'Y' piece (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Engine oil level below minimum

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,364 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,011 miles

Front subframe rusty

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 52,011 miles

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

Front subframe rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,400 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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FA07 XGT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FA07 XGT, 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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FA07 XGT is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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