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HJ08 UPS

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,714 mi
Last recorded121,714 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UPS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,714 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,407 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 90,052 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2154517 bald on inner edge. cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,210 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks on tread

Fail 12 Feb 2019 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracks on tread

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,341 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,594 miles

Back box corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,520 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 57,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,606 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 42,147 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,210 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 33,127 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs unevenly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,530 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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HJ08 UPS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 UPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ08 UPS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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