2008 Alfa Romeo Brera · 1,748 MOT tests
2008 Alfa Romeo Brera reliability
2008 Alfa Romeo Breras fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Brera years (1,748 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Breras: 34.8%)
- 34.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Breras: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 92,490
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,748
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.3% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.2%
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Brakes8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.3%
- Tyres5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.55%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.92%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 2.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.95%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.79%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.49%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.32%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.32%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Brera year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera reliable?
2008 Alfa Romeo Breras fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Brera years (1,748 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.55% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (4% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera shows 92,490 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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