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AY57 ZVB

2007 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera70,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2023 62,713 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,159 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 57,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,320 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,125 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread area

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 49,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,612 miles

slight brake binding offside rear

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,099 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working BULB 501A (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more than slight (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more than slight (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow operation (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,142 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more than slight (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more than slight (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow operation (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,460 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 23,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,064 miles

offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 25 Sep 2010 12,987 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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AY57 ZVB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 70,683 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 AY57 ZVB, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY57 ZVB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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