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GJ09 AKF

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera60,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 AKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,648 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 81,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,535 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 75,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,196 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn away on inside edge suggest tracking be done ASAP

Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,195 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn away on inside edge suggest tracking be done ASAP

Pass 24 Oct 2015 67,661 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2015 67,661 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,608 miles

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

emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

Fail 24 Oct 2013 53,607 miles

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

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

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

emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,810 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,607 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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GJ09 AKF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,062 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 GJ09 AKF, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ09 AKF is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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