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GJ57 FXU

2007 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,855 mi
Last recorded142,855 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera70,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 142,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,469 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 138,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 132,042 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear back box clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 132,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both rear back box clamps. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 128,822 miles

Front brake disc dirt covers loose /rattling

Fail 15 Dec 2021 128,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake disc dirt covers loose /rattling

Fail 16 Nov 2021 128,721 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc dirt shields loose /rattling

rear exhaust box clamps broken

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,546 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill crushed

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer sill crushed

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 15 May 2019 123,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 117,871 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 117,869 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working warning message also on dash (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken broken at top and also bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,554 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,250 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edges

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front tyres worn inside edges

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,770 miles

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

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

small escape of grease from n/s/front inner cv boot

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,151 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,083 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 37,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,217 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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GJ57 FXU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJ57 FXU, 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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GJ57 FXU is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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