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P8 BEJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,270 mi
Last recorded45,270 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 BEJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 45,270 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 40,685 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 37,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 32,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 32,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 32,880 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 31,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,616 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 29,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,301 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,133 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 25,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,571 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 19,278 miles

Cut in NSF and OSR tyre

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,512 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 11,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,204 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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P8 BEJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P8 BEJ, 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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What year was P8 BEJ registered?

P8 BEJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is P8 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 BEJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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