MOT Status
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167,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front sidelight dull
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached BOTH clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2-3mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Aftermarket hid bulbs fitted
Centre exhaust rubbers missing
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in inner rack arms
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust clamp snapped
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 0.5 test failed at over 3.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Aftermarket hid bulbs fitted
Centre exhaust rubbers missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in inner rack arms
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust clamp snapped
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel pipe leaking Out of fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Brera?
Based on 52,180 MOT tests across 3,142 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO56 LYF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AO56 LYF, 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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AO56 LYF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 1 November 2006.
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