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J334 RPG

1991 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,393 mi
Last recorded110,393 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 3382,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ334 RPG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 110,393 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 30 May 2023 110,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout , not excessive to pipe but all ferules heavy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security left to right corroded throughout and heavy coating of sealants or paints on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn scored corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills left to right corroded throughout and heavy coating of sealants or paints on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn scored corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills left to right corroded throughout and heavy coating of sealants or paints on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security left to right corroded throughout and heavy coating of sealants or paints on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 110,393 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle noise far to loud to complete emissions test for pre cat vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded throughout , not excessive to pipe but all ferules heavy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security left to right corroded throughout and heavy coating of sealants or paints on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn scored corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills left to right corroded throughout and heavy coating of sealants or paints on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn scored corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills left to right corroded throughout and heavy coating of sealants or paints on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security left to right corroded throughout and heavy coating of sealants or paints on underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,393 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 110,392 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under brake pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,393 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 110,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 123,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,417 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusted

all fuel pipes in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2017 99,348 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusted

all fuel pipes in poor condition

fuel pump mounted with cable ties

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,132 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all metal brake pipes rusted

fuel pump mounting poor

rear gearbox mounting in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2016 92,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all metal brake pipes rusted

fuel pump mounting poor

rear gearbox mounting in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,754 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiring loom fouling steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2015 84,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiring loom fouling steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear valence rusted

Pass 10 Oct 2006 78,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 77,643 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 77,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J334 RPG is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J334 RPG, 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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J334 RPG is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 23 December 1991.

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