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HJ08 URG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 URG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 116,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 114,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 112,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat & back box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to bald on inner edge, 2154517. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, 2154517. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 110,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,341 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 103,560 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,907 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 99,907 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 92,361 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades slight smearing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 91,915 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bushe,s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,713 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,713 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,432 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,355 miles

n/s/r top suspension mount showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,934 miles

both rear top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

rear silencer corroded

slight gearbox oil leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both rear top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

rear silencer corroded

slight gearbox oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2012 42,094 miles

front number plate chipped

rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Sep 2011 28,455 miles

Front No. plate cracked

Front shock absorber lower mounting bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,455 miles

Front No. plate cracked

Front shock absorber lower mounting bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Rear suspension top mounts have slight play

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 URG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URG, 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 URG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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