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Alfa Romeo Brera

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 LLMMOT history

LB08 LLM is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Brera first used on 21 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,901 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LLM was last recorded at 107,901 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2018: 68,396 miles, lower than 95,980 miles on 29 Nov 2017.

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
107,899 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,901 miles
  • 2025 – 104,830 miles
  • 2024 – 104,788 miles
  • 2023 – 97,034 miles
  • 2022 – 91,752 miles
  • 2021 – 85,241 miles
  • 2020 – 82,529 miles
  • 2019 – 77,092 miles
  • 2018 – 68,396 miles
  • 2017 – 95,980 miles
  • 2016 – 61,559 miles
  • 2015 – 55,137 miles
  • 2014 – 49,942 miles
  • 2013 – 47,374 miles
  • 2012 – 44,382 miles
  • 2011 – 25,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,901 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,901 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,901 miles
    Test number
    232166875109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,899 miles (+3,069)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,899 miles
    Test number
    397891173512
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,830 miles (+42)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    538658533260
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail104,788 miles (+7,754)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,788 miles
    Test number
    976064849443
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass97,034 miles (+5,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,034 miles
    Test number
    706294221872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious points of surface corrosion but not considered excessive

  6. Pass91,752 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,752 miles
    Test number
    690218073329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion but not considered excessive

  7. Fail91,752 miles (+6,511)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,752 miles
    Test number
    418486466210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion but not considered excessive

  8. Pass85,241 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    800308059469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail85,241 miles (+2,712)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,241 miles
    Test number
    980577905688
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass82,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,529 miles
    Test number
    467884121966
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,529 miles (+5,437)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,529 miles
    Test number
    519899727694
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,092 miles (+8,696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,092 miles
    Test number
    747228061821
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes worn

  13. Pass68,396 miles (-27,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,396 miles
    Test number
    894667514262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass95,980 miles (+30,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    440926540268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,966 miles (+4,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,966 miles
    Test number
    443339124757
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

  16. Pass61,559 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    627180024372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,487 miles (+6,350)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,487 miles
    Test number
    551789651665
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass55,137 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    268284935258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,942 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    718681094189
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,374 miles (+2,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,374 miles
    Test number
    868598163275
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,382 miles (+19,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    347365232410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,209 miles
    Test number
    827741331222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 LLM

Does LB08 LLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 LLM is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LLM?
The MOT on LB08 LLM is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 LLM done?
LB08 LLM was recorded at 107,901 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,732 miles a year.
Has LB08 LLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LLM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 LLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 LLM find?
LB08 LLM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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