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RJ08 FXC

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 124,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 122,624 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear seals slight rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2025 122,622 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear seals slight rusted

Pass 25 Mar 2024 121,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 118,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,748 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 108,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 97,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,069 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear lamp unit have moisture in them

Fail 16 Feb 2018 89,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear lamp unit have moisture in them

Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,999 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,729 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,187 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 62,186 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,375 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 40,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,393 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,941 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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RJ08 FXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 RJ08 FXC, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ08 FXC registered?

RJ08 FXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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