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WN08 VGC

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,048 mi
Last recorded87,048 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 VGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 87,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,027 miles

slight play in front bottom ball joint

very slight play in osf anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,374 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 79,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,138 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,074 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,209 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 72,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,724 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,473 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 68,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,626 miles

diesel present over engine unable to detect leak

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,972 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,851 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 49,851 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WN08 VGC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 WN08 VGC, 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 18 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 WN08 VGC registered?

WN08 VGC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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