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E515 AGP

1988 Alfa Romeo 33

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,764 mi
Last recorded49,764 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 3363,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 AGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,764 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 49,762 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop tide down. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop suspension tide down. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,762 miles

no rear seats fitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 49,762 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod inappropriately repaired fitted wrong rubbing wheel. (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

no rear seats fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 49,762 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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E515 AGP is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E515 AGP, 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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E515 AGP is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 29 June 1988.

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