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K588 VPB

1993 Alfa Romeo 33

Black Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 3390,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK588 VPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 100,266 miles

previous repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2024 100,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 100,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine started to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,170 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,421 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 97,408 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2018 94,659 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 94,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front perished

sills covered

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 87,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,258 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise rear brake readings limit just met system may require further adjustment or repair

all four coil springs slight corrosion

both front tyres worn on inside edges

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,584 miles

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

plastic sill covers fittednot allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear axle tie rod bush's worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf jacking piont damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,522 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear axle tie rod bush's worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf jacking piont damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,471 miles

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

rear.axle.tie.rod.bushes.worn..oil.leaks.on.engine

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,838 miles

condensation in os headlight=exhaust blow at front=oil leaks=rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,213 miles

both front tyres are bald on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,126 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 39,126 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,263 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 33,263 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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K588 VPB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 in Black with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K588 VPB, 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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K588 VPB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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