2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4L Petrol · RJ58 ADX

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently questionable due to a lack of recent testing for nearly five years. While it passed its MOT in December 2021 at 91,012 miles with no defects, the car has not undergone a formal inspection since that date. The maintenance trend shows a significant period of instability leading up to the 2021 failure, where multiple mechanical and safety issues were identified simultaneously, suggesting a period of reactive maintenance followed by the final recorded pass. At 91,012 miles over 18 years, the Alfa Romeo reflects very low annual usage, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between 2019 and early 2021, where the vehicle covered only 8,683 miles in two years. This low-frequency use often correlates with long periods of standing, which can accelerate the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid integrity, and the corrosion of exposed metal lines, consistent with the brake pipe issues and binding calipers seen later in the history. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and suspension components, as these have been recurring points of failure. The 2021 failure highlighted corroded brake pipes, pitted discs across all corners, and a significant 32% imbalance across the front axle. The broken offside rear coil spring in 2018 and consistent inner tyre wear indicate potential geometry issues or suspension-related neglect. Given the time elapsed since the last test, a thorough inspection for perished brake lines, seized caliper sliders, and structural corrosion is essential to ensure the vehicle remains safe for road use.