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G198 VUD

1990 Alfa Romeo 33

Grey Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

2,293 mi
Last recorded2,293 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo 3383,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 VUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 2,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 1,681 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (front and rear jaking point slightley corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 1,681 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (front and rear jaking point slightley corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 1,298 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front jaking point slightly corroded and off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 1,298 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (rear inner sil ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front jaking point slightly corroded and off side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,886 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 71,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,379 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 123,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 123,129 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 123,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on the inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 123,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 120,511 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 119,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 119,595 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,561 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,561 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G198 VUD is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 in Grey with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 83,426 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 G198 VUD, 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G198 VUD is a 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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