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K942 HWJ

1993 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,184 mi
Last recorded112,184 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 3390,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 HWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 112,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 112,182 miles

Boot floor behind rear bumper, thinned by corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre, outer sidewall has minor cracking.

Offside Front Road wheel has a slight buckle on the inner bead.

Fail 28 Aug 2024 112,146 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,372 miles

Offside Front suspension, forward mounted tie rod, weakened by corrosion at anti roll bar mount

Fail 6 Sep 2023 111,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension, forward mounted tie rod, weakened by corrosion at anti roll bar mount

Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,244 miles

o/s & n/s headlights, reflectors slightly faded, small reduction in beam image

Fail 13 Jul 2021 111,244 miles

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

Nearside Front floor holed by corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point holed by corrosion

o/s & n/s headlights, lenses cloudy, beam image slightly reduced

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,986 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 107,424 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 106,313 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 104,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,031 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 102,126 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 102,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 101,632 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 101,632 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 101,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,828 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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K942 HWJ is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K942 HWJ, 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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K942 HWJ is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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