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K451 POY

1992 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,779 mi
Last recorded63,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 3377,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK451 POY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 63,779 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 63,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure off top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severely on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,745 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake just efficient at time of test.

o/s and n/s floors to sills 1st stages of corrosion in several places, efficient at time of test.

o/s and n/s front floors 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

rear prop shaft removed for mot test.

Fail 19 Mar 2025 62,723 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s floors to sills 1st stages of corrosion in several places, efficient at test.

o/s and n/s front floors 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 62,244 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 62,244 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 61,380 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated middle mount (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,992 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,661 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out of master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K451 POY is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,422 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 K451 POY, 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 34 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 K451 POY registered?

K451 POY is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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