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E656 ELP

1987 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,172 mi
Last recorded60,172 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo 3363,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE656 ELP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,172 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 60,170 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel filler hose cracked & deteriorated.

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,528 miles

N/S head lamp slightly dim. Long travel handbrake.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,710 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 58,709 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,561 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/R & O/S/R Boot floor is corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,827 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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E656 ELP is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E656 ELP, 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 E656 ELP registered?

E656 ELP is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E656 ELP safe to buy?

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