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E820 XGC

1987 Alfa Romeo 33

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,037 mi
Last recorded44,037 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo 3363,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE820 XGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 44,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 43,323 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 41,838 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,807 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 41,673 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2017 40,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,310 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 40,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,288 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,791 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 39,791 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,292 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,753 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,203 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,687 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,127 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,610 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 35,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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E820 XGC is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E820 XGC, 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 E820 XGC registered?

E820 XGC is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is E820 XGC safe to buy?

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