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F168 DKL

1988 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 3363,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 DKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 137,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 135,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 132,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 128,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 115,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 107,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 105,396 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 105,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2006 100,916 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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F168 DKL is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F168 DKL, 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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F168 DKL is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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