2007 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4L Diesel · FN56 LPO

The most recent MOT passed on 23 May 2026, but it highlighted several immediate maintenance needs, including thin front brake pads, a worn offside rear tyre, and a central front oil leak. While the car is legally roadworthy, the history suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The primary concern is the recurring sub-frame corrosion. The vehicle failed in September 2023 because the nearside front sub-frame was recorded as seriously weakened. While the 2025 MOT shows the central front sub-frame is no longer seriously weakened, the history of structural corrosion is a significant risk. The trend for the sub-frame appears to have improved from a failure to a pass, but the recent emergence of an oil leak and worn brakes suggests the overall mechanical condition is shifting toward general wear and tear. The mileage is relatively low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,229 miles per year. While low mileage often implies less wear, the repeated failures regarding tyres wearing on the inner edges across multiple years suggest potential issues with wheel alignment or suspension, or perhaps the effects of the vehicle standing for long periods. Before purchasing, you must inspect the sub-frame thoroughly to ensure the corrosion is stable and not a recurring structural threat. You should also identify the source of the central front oil leak and check the suspension and steering components to address the repeated pattern of uneven tyre wear.