2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera MOT pass rate and common faults

457 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 457 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension16.8%
  2. Lights & electrics16.0%
  3. Brakes10.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  5. Body & chassis4.4%
  6. Tyres3.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera cars passed their MOT first time, across 457 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).