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Alfa Romeo Brera

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,198 cc

L21 GUTMOT history

L21 GUT is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo Brera first used on 16 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,280 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GUT was last recorded at 84,280 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2016: 1,560 miles, lower than 50,838 miles on 24 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,260 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,280 miles
  • 2024 – 79,823 miles
  • 2023 – 74,339 miles
  • 2022 – 70,136 miles
  • 2021 – 69,336 miles
  • 2020 – 68,248 miles
  • 2019 – 66,341 miles
  • 2018 – 63,230 miles
  • 2017 – 62,000 miles
  • 2016 – 1,560 miles
  • 2015 – 50,838 miles
  • 2014 – 45,887 miles
  • 2013 – 39,008 miles
  • 2012 – 25,629 miles
  • 2011 – 18,603 miles
  • 2010 – 13,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,280 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,280 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    121882571544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

  2. Fail84,260 miles (+4,437)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    361240956347
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

  3. Pass79,823 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    287346569961
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,823 miles (+5,484)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    724030214281
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,339 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,339 miles
    Test number
    166757159683
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,136 miles (+800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    899909259174
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass69,336 miles (+1,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    534577329878
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass68,248 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    592170196572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    230611308196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,341 miles (+3,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    223602481169
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass63,230 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    256615650828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,000 miles (+60,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    776321223755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass1,560 miles (-49,278)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    1,560 miles
    Test number
    197940429663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,838 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    316547750824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,837 miles (+4,950)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,837 miles
    Test number
    654971070894
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  16. Pass45,887 miles (+6,879)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,887 miles
    Test number
    325460044282
    • NoteHigh level brake light inoperative/not able to see if wired
    • NoteSurface corrosion front subframe

  17. Pass39,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    499262843203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,008 miles (+4,929)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    788851043286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,079 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,079 miles
    Test number
    949286433095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    649008532078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,629 miles (+7,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,629 miles
    Test number
    416208332014
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass18,603 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,603 miles
    Test number
    569110341019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

  23. Fail18,603 miles (+212)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,603 miles
    Test number
    785360041071
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

  24. Fail18,391 miles (+4,588)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    168429111065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

  25. Pass13,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,803 miles
    Test number
    221017220098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail13,791 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,791 miles
    Test number
    132097820473
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 GUT

Does L21 GUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GUT is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 GUT?
The MOT on L21 GUT is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 GUT done?
L21 GUT was recorded at 84,280 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,353 miles a year.
Has L21 GUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GUT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 GUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 GUT find?
L21 GUT passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly damaged; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms corroded, and 1 more.

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