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HJ58 HWU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 HWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread + slightly cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread + slightly cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

some fumes seeping into cabin from engine bay (possible leaking injector seal?)

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,718 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on dash

Fail 16 Nov 2017 85,340 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on dash

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,457 miles

engine light on in dash

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 67,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 57,599 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,638 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,461 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 26,705 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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HJ58 HWU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ58 HWU, 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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HJ58 HWU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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