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Alfa Romeo Brera reliability by build year

Coverage 2006-20101 named generationCoupePETROL / DIESEL

We've only got 542 MOT tests for Alfa Romeo Breras built around 2008 (17 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Alfa Romeo Brera built around 2008: fails its MOT more often than average

Alfa Romeo Breras built around 2008 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Alfa Romeo Breras built around 2008 ended in a fail (retests included), against 25% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Alfa Romeo Breras built around 2008 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Alfa Romeo Brera's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Over the last three years, fail rates rose, then fell back. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Brera's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Brera Series 1

Series 1 (2006-2010)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

24.3% fail rate, built around 2010 (15 years old)

Likely between 20.1% and 29.2%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 30.1%)

From 341 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Alfa Romeo Brera.

See every build year for the Alfa Romeo Brera

By age

Alfa Romeo Brera fail rate by age

This chart combines every Alfa Romeo Brera ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
6232.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
34124.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
44922.1%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
54230.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
46228.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
13926.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 14 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 17-year-old Alfa Romeo Breras

These issues come from 17-year-old Alfa Romeo Breras, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    24.0%
    Advisory: 181Fail: 15 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    18.8%
    Advisory: 126Fail: 26 (17% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    16.6%
    Advisory: 157Fail: 9 (5% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    15.9%
    Advisory: 88Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    12.4%
    Advisory: 63Fail: 16 (20% of the times it was found)

Based on 542 MOT tests on 17-year-old Alfa Romeo Breras, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 17-year-old Alfa Romeo Breras notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension32%
  2. Brakes + Tyres28%
  3. Suspension + Tyres27%
  4. Body & structure + Suspension23%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 315 MOT tests on Alfa Romeo Brera cars built around 2008 (17 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Alfa Romeo Brera.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

4 recalls in all

All 4 Alfa Romeo Brera recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 recalls

Top concerns

  • Reduction of braking assistance may occur
  • Brakes may fail
  • Possible loss of vehicle control

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.8%
    Dangerous
    2.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 10.2%, against 30.4% for the Alfa Romeo Brera, both built around 2008.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,238 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Porsche Cayman

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93%

    Lower fail rate: 17.0%, against 30.4% for the Alfa Romeo Brera, both built around 2008.

    1,380 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    BMW 6 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.4%
    Dangerous
    4.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    83.3%

    Lower fail rate: 20.6%, against 30.4% for the Alfa Romeo Brera, both built around 2008.

    7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,535 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 25.2%, against 30.4% for the Alfa Romeo Brera, both built around 2008.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    9,316 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Alfa Romeo Brera across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 542 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Alfa Romeo Brera ever sold: 1,995 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2008 (17 years old): 542 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.