2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Alfa Romeo Brera MOT pass rate and common faults

354 MOT tests in 2024. 63.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time63.3%
Failed or needed repairs36.7%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 354 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  7. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.3%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.1%
  2. Brakes17.2%
  3. Lights & electrics12.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  5. Tyres7.1%
  6. Steering6.8%
  7. Body & chassis5.6%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.5%

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 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera?

In 2024, 63.3% of 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera cars passed their MOT first time, across 354 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).