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L518 VBX

1993 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,092 mi
Last recorded69,092 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 3390,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 VBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,092 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 68,166 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 68,130 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))

Pass 24 May 2022 68,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,859 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,859 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,859 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 99,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,116 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 95,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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L518 VBX is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L518 VBX, 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 L518 VBX registered?

L518 VBX is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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