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HJ08 UPV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,997 mi
Last recorded99,997 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 89,357 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,873 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 70,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 56,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,155 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 UPV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPV, 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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What year was HJ08 UPV registered?

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

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