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F138 OHV

1988 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,188 mi
Last recorded55,188 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 3363,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 OHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,188 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,188 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 55,188 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,161 miles

metal fuel lines slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering colunm top bearing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 55,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

metal fuel lines slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering colunm top bearing

Fail 6 Dec 2008 55,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,161 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 55,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,801 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 52,796 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f fog light glass broken

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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F138 OHV is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F138 OHV, 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 F138 OHV registered?

F138 OHV is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F138 OHV safe to buy?

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