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G176 RVM

1989 Alfa Romeo 33

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,757 mi
Last recorded26,757 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 3381,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 RVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 26,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 26,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 26,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 25,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,630 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 25,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 24,383 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 23,929 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 23,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,043 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,121 miles

rear seats missing modified

roll gage fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2013 86,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,700 miles

no rear and pasenger seat fitted

rear doors locked in position

roll gage fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,764 miles

both rear doors cannot be open from out side

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,764 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear doors cannot be open from out side

Pass 2 May 2009 77,798 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 77,798 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,525 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 72,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 99,044 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 99,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,073 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 94,073 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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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G176 RVM is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G176 RVM, 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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G176 RVM is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 29 November 1989.

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