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GV57 SFJ

2007 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,671 mi
Last recorded143,671 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera70,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 SFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 143,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,072 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 138,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 133,685 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 133,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,559 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,208 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 105,208 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,787 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,895 miles

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

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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GV57 SFJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV57 SFJ, 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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GV57 SFJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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