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C457 MYJ

1985 Alfa Romeo 33

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,643 mi
Last recorded4,643 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC457 MYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 4,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 3,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 3,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 3,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 2,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,687 miles

wipers slow

Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,456 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C457 MYJ is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C457 MYJ, 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 41 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 C457 MYJ registered?

C457 MYJ is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C457 MYJ safe to buy?

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