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HJ08 UPZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,372 mi
Last recorded158,372 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 158,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bonnet corroded around hinge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 158,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber lower mount bush pulling through arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable hanging down (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Caliper bracket loose (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber lower mount bush pulling through arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative Release button not readily available (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Control arm bush severely worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension sagging significantly

Front Undertrays poorly attached and catching floor

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing support bolt missing

Offside Front Bonnet corroded around hinge

Offside Front Fog light loose in bumper

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 146,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 135,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,484 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,789 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 106,730 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,116 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Oct 2019 104,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside rear tyre cracking and worn uneven inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Nov 2017 89,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,404 miles

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,167 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 38,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,773 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,391 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 UPZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UPZ, 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 UPZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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