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HJ58 HWW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,347 mi
Last recorded61,347 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 HWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 61,347 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,063 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,017 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 48,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,034 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,584 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 33,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

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

screen wash switch has to be operated harder than normal for water to come out

Fail 12 Dec 2017 31,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' old tax disc holder( now removed) (8.3.1e)

screen wash switch has to be operated harder than normal for water to come out

Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,971 miles

Park brake lever notchy at top of travel

Fail 14 Dec 2016 29,971 miles

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

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

Park brake lever notchy at top of travel

Pass 15 Dec 2015 26,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,941 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 15,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 15,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 12,025 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 HWW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ58 HWW, 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 HWW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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