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F776 NGM

1989 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

86,718 mi
Last recorded86,718 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 3381,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF776 NGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 86,718 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 86,557 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 86,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,434 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,036 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 86,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 85,437 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,430 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 85,411 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 85,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling upper suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,952 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front road wheel has a finishing bolt broken off

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front seat backs worn on pivot slightly

windscreen wipers slow in operation but cleaning correctly

Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,916 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front road wheel has a finishing bolt broken off

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front seat backs worn on pivot slightly

centre exhaust rubber not attached but system surcure

windscreen wipers slow in operation but cleaning correctly

Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake hose slightly twisted on lock to lock

offside front top mount steering bearing slight notchy in lock to lock check

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front brake hose slightly twisted on lock to lock

offside front top mount steering bearing slight notchy in lock to lock check

Fail 25 Jul 2014 73,971 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front jacking point

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,971 miles

Coolant leak

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front jacking point

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,823 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes perished

both front tyres beginning to bald on inner edges

fuel tank breather pipe beginning to perish

n/s/f brake flexi hose beginning to perish

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

rear engine mount bush worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,083 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 70,083 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel tank excessively corroded

o/s fuel pipe excessively corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,463 miles

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,463 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,489 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 61,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,908 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,634 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,627 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 48,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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F776 NGM is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 F776 NGM, 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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F776 NGM is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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