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L542 VLD

1993 Alfa Romeo 33

Green Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo 3390,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 VLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2007 80,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indicator lense damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2006 78,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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L542 VLD is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 in Green with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L542 VLD, 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 L542 VLD registered?

L542 VLD is a 1993 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L542 VLD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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