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RA 8221

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,529 mi
Last recorded45,529 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA 8221
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 45,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,467 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 44,467 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 43,027 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 41,941 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NO DRAG AT ALL ON BRAKE TESTER BUT BINDING BY HAND WHEEL FREE. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,073 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,833 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 21,825 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 19,366 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 19,359 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,299 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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RA 8221 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA 8221, 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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What year was RA 8221 registered?

RA 8221 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is RA 8221 safe to buy?

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