MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
both rear top suspension mounts showing signs of wear
rear silencer corroded
slight gearbox oil leaks
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
front number plate chipped
rear brake pads low
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HJ08 URG?
You can check the full history of HJ08 URG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HJ08 URG registered?
HJ08 URG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2008.
Is HJ08 URG safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ08 URG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HJ08 URG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ08 URG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.