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YC56 CHD

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,483 mi
Last recorded158,483 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 CHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 158,483 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 158,483 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 144,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 144,787 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure adjustment bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,445 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 133,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak bottle area ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 83,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,002 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,002 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,432 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 70,432 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,465 miles

exhaust front flexi webbing in poor condition / corrosion to remainder of exhaust slight blow from o/s rear silencer joint

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Pass 1 May 2014 59,766 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 59,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,967 miles

exhaust pipe has been repaired

slight bind on OSR wheel did not effect RBT

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,342 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,306 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear trailing arms corroded

Both rear tyres low on tread

Both steering arm knuckle bushes worn

Brake pad sensing wire rubbing on nearside front wheel

FRont subframe corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,420 miles

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

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

advise ns and os steering arms slight movement

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,420 miles

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

advise ns and os steering arms slight movement

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,073 miles

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

advise ns and os steering arms slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2009 48,073 miles

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

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

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

advise ns and os steering arms slight play

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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YC56 CHD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YC56 CHD, 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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YC56 CHD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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