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J101 FPN

1991 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 3382,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 FPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 101,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 101,908 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 101,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front shock in poor condition

steering rack weeping

wea beam pattern to nearside headlamp

Pass 19 Jan 2012 100,171 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 98,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,283 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front struts in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,566 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,447 miles

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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J101 FPN is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,289 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 J101 FPN, 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 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J101 FPN is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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