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HJ08 UPT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,549 mi
Last recorded115,549 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UPT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,549 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 115,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 106,197 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 106,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 101,954 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 101,954 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,197 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 98,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,287 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,700 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,257 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 44,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,155 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,300 miles

front brake discs slight scored

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 31 Mar 2011 27,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slight scored

rear wiper arm missing

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 UPT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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