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F48 RTP

1989 Alfa Romeo 33

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

44,811 mi
Last recorded44,811 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 3381,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 RTP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 44,811 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,662 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 44,650 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 44,560 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 44,560 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine still missfiring slightly,emissions test limits only just met!!!!!

nearside front radius arm,inner bush deteriorated with some play

offside front inner wing very rusty

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

slight judder front brakes in rolling road

Fail 8 Aug 2011 42,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front radius arm,inner bush deteriorated with some play

offside front inner wing very rusty

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

slight judder front brakes in rolling road

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,808 miles

emissions hydrocarbons excessively high at idle,just in limits at 2000rpm as per test!!!!

nearside front hub bearing becoming rough!!!

nearside front tyre heavilly worn inner edge-just legal!

offside front inner wing rusty throughout!

Fail 24 Apr 2010 41,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

nearside rear tyre becomming out of shape

offside wiper blade sptit

Pass 11 Apr 2009 40,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 40,662 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight judder from front brakes

nearside front & rear brake hoses cracked & splitting, front will require attention soon

nearside front tyre completely smooth on inner edge & distorted slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 38,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F48 RTP is a 1989 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 53.3%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 81,394 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 F48 RTP, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F48 RTP is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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