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LD56 ECW

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 ECW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,000 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 93,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,285 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 91,282 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,032 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust guards loose

Fail 20 Jan 2022 90,026 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure bracket bolts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust guards loose

Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,721 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,497 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 83,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,025 miles

Oil leak

front disc corroded on inner face

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front disc corroded on inner face

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,679 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,928 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,593 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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LD56 ECW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,799 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 LD56 ECW, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD56 ECW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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