2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4L Diesel · AB55 NJB

The 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, confirmed by a clean pass on 28 January 2026 at 115,723 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears consistent, though a distinct pattern emerges where the vehicle fails an initial test only to pass a retest the following day, as seen in January 2026 and previously in October 2023. Despite these initial failures, the absence of recorded defects on both the failed and passed tests suggests the issues were either minor administrative errors or easily rectified consumable items rather than deep-seated mechanical faults. The recorded mileage of 115,723 miles equates to roughly 6,400 miles annually, a typical figure for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Examining the chronological data reveals a distinct slowdown in recent usage. Between the October 2023 test at 112,003 miles and the December 2024 test at 114,540 miles, the car covered 2,537 miles over fourteen months. From December 2024 to the January 2026 pass at 115,723 miles, mileage accumulation dropped sharply to just 1,183 miles over thirteen months. Curiously, the January 2026 failure recorded 115,772 miles, a figure 49 miles higher than the subsequent pass the next day, indicating a likely recording anomaly during the initial test. While the MOT record remains entirely free of advisories and recurring mechanical faults, the pattern of failing before passing warrants a physical inspection of basic consumables. A buyer should verify the condition of the tyre tread depths, wiper blades, and screen wash levels, as these are common reasons for an initial test failure. Given the recent drop in mileage and the potential for extended stationary periods, a thorough assessment of the brake calipers for binding and the suspension bushes for perishing is advisable. The structural integrity of the underbody should also be inspected for surface corrosion, a typical concern for vehicles of this age, even if it has not yet triggered a tester's attention.