2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2L Petrol · RF06 EYR

This Alfa Romeo Brera has passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026, but the recent history shows a significant and concerning pattern of deterioration. While the vehicle has a low mileage of 80,561 miles for a 20-year-old car, averaging only about 4,000 miles per year, this low usage likely explains the specific types of wear seen here. The primary risk pattern is extensive corrosion and age-related degradation of rubber components. Since at least 2022, the front and rear subframes and various suspension arms have been flagged for corrosion. Most alarmingly, the most recent MOT entries show that the corrosion has progressed from being "not seriously weakened" to including all front suspension components, struts, hubs, and bearing carriers being described as "very corroded." The vehicle's condition trend is clearly worsening. In the last two years, the issues have escalated from minor corrosion and slightly damaged tyres to a failed MOT in May 2026 involving significant seat belt damage, binding brakes, and all four tyres being "very cracked and perished." The low annual mileage suggests the car has spent long periods standing, which is a classic cause for the perished rubber, cracked tyres, and advanced corrosion seen across the chassis and suspension. While the low mileage might suggest less mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it has clearly allowed environmental damage to take hold. The recent failure and subsequent pass indicate that while some issues like the seat belt and washer fluid were addressed, the underlying structural and suspension corrosion is becoming a major concern. Before purchasing, you must inspect the underside of the car thoroughly to assess the true extent of the subframe and suspension corrosion. You should also check the condition of all rubber bushes and suspension mounts, as well as the age and condition of the tyres, to ensure they are not simply cosmetic fixes for a car that has been sitting idle for too long.