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K589 VPB

1993 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,721 mi
Last recorded141,721 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 3390,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK589 VPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 141,721 miles

Exhaust leak on front section.

Fuel tank and straps, thinned by corrosion.

N/S Headlight, slightly cloudy on the inside.

N/S Parking brake effort slightly low.

Slight imbalance on rear service brake.

Small area of corrosion, n/s/r floor adjoining cill seam.

Small power steering fluid leak from the rack area.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 135,215 miles

Area of damage in zone "A" of windscreen, repaired,not obscuring vision.

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

Small fluid leak from power steering rack area.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 125,372 miles

Drivers side outer cill, floor seam thinned by corrosion.

Fuel tank thinned by corrosion.

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

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

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

Power steering leak, rack area.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 125,340 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Drivers side outer cill, floor seam thinned by corrosion.

Fuel tank thinned by corrosion.

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

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

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

Power steering leak, rack area.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 109,442 miles

Floor both sides, adjoining cill seams, thinned by corrosion.

Fuel tank thinned by corrosion.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 198,101 miles

Rear sevice brakes out of balance.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 98,099 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Drivers side front foglamp not working.

Fuel tank and straps thinned by corrosaion.

NOTE, bonnet not in place.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K589 VPB 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 71.4%.

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 K589 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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K589 VPB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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