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J492 DGF

1991 Alfa Romeo 33

Green Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

39,723 mi
Last recorded39,723 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 3382,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ492 DGF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake fluid spill on offside front caliper

Fail 2 Dec 2013 39,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake fluid spill on offside front caliper

Fail 12 Apr 2013 39,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 39,143 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 39,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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J492 DGF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 in Green with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J492 DGF, 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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J492 DGF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 19 September 1991.

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