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B7 MMF

1988 Alfa Romeo 33

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,389 mi
Last recorded46,389 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 3363,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 46,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper speed not sufficient (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,454 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 44,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,463 miles

Front tyres showing signs of ageing + rear n/s tyre heavily cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2020 43,458 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front tyres showing signs of ageing + rear n/s tyre heavily cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,326 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,792 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,416 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 32,416 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 May 2006 31,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

oil leak

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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B7 MMF is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 63,320 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 B7 MMF, 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 38 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 B7 MMF registered?

B7 MMF is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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The MOT history for B7 MMF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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