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J23 SPY

1991 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,487 mi
Last recorded55,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 3382,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s caliper lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 55,431 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 52,808 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 52,803 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 52,726 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded under steering rack (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/ outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

various points of under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,723 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 52,663 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,663 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 52,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,622 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 52,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion all along under side of vehicle around structual areas also and may require major work at next mot test.

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 52,461 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills corrded along length of vehicle.corrosion around rear tie bar mountings.front & rear chasis legs corroded.near side rear inner wheel arch holed around fuel filler neck.offside front & nearside rear drain holes in floor holed.front cr

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member corroded.

full under side of this vehicle very corroded & may require serious attention at next mot test.

power steering pipes corroded.

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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J23 SPY is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J23 SPY, 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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J23 SPY is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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