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N21 DAD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,925 mi
Last recorded93,925 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 DAD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,925 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 93,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 91,827 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 91,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 86,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,042 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 85,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 83,598 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,076 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 82,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 79,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 77,331 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 77,331 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,125 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,729 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,189 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)

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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N21 DAD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N21 DAD, 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

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What year was N21 DAD registered?

N21 DAD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is N21 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 DAD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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