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F527 RMU

1988 Alfa Romeo 33

Grey Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 3363,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 RMU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 80,496 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel FOOT BRAKE (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,114 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 78,112 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 76,285 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,463 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

both outer to sill to floor pans corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

both outer to sill to floor pans corroded

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 67,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,499 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,218 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,348 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 53,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,049 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,030 miles

engine misfire

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,765 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,513 miles

N/S/R SIDE WALL OF TYRE SEPERATING

Fail 22 Jun 2010 41,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/R SIDE WALL OF TYRE SEPERATING

Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,341 miles

all tyre outer walls perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2009 38,263 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perished and cracking

corrosion in n/s sill

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 35,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,779 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,714 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 34,482 miles

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

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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F527 RMU is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 in Grey with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F527 RMU, 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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F527 RMU is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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