MOT Status
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158,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 ()
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))
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
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
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
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
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
nearside front tyre worn inside edge
offside front tyre worn inside edge
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
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)
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)
front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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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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