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DG59 HHJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 14766,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 HHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 136,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,284 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,118 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one at the front and the three rear rubbers broken, the rear ones are holding on the nylon straps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,691 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 3 rear mounts, rubber is split but mounts still held together by canvas straps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 65,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,959 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 57,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 41,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,028 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 25 Oct 2012 20,517 miles

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

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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DG59 HHJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 66,346 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 DG59 HHJ, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG59 HHJ registered?

DG59 HHJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is DG59 HHJ safe to buy?

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