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K140 SLB

1993 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,123 mi
Last recorded136,123 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 3390,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK140 SLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 136,123 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 136,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 117,097 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 117,097 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 107,480 miles

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

osf inner steering arm bush worn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 107,480 miles

osf inner steering arm bush worn

Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,441 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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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K140 SLB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 90,657 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 K140 SLB, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K140 SLB registered?

K140 SLB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 14 April 1993.

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