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J52 CHX

1991 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,725 mi
Last recorded98,725 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 3382,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ52 CHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,725 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,572 miles

Advise o/s/f shocker misted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 98,572 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f shocker misted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,912 miles

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

advise front and rear coil springs corroded

advise pitting and wear front and rear brake discs

advise slight corrosion of the front and rear suspension componants

slight surface corrosion of the fuel tank

Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,910 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn X2 (2.4.G.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure FUEL PUMP (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR SILL / INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened LOWER SPRING MOUNT (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION AND PITTING

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHT CORROSION

ADVISE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

FUEL TANK SLIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded UNDER STEERING RACK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust damaged

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,026 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion & damage exhaust

o/s/f floor corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,494 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,555 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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J52 CHX 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 80%.

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 J52 CHX, 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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J52 CHX is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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