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F976 UPY

1989 Alfa Romeo 33

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 3381,394 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 UPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2010

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,519 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 72,519 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F976 UPY is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F976 UPY, 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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What year was F976 UPY registered?

F976 UPY is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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