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E117 TYB

1987 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,419 mi
Last recorded81,419 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo 3363,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 TYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 76,761 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 76,761 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 33?

Based on 3,351 MOT tests across 631 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
1,194
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 412
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 212
Brake pipe excessively corroded 156
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
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E117 TYB is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,881 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 33 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 412 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E117 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 33 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E117 TYB registered?

E117 TYB is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is E117 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E117 TYB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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