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G259 LEW

1989 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 3381,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 LEW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 100,941 miles

chip in screen

rear valance corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2008 100,941 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

chip in screen

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,767 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 98,746 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in rear cross member

Pass 7 Dec 2005 96,382 miles

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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G259 LEW is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G259 LEW, 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 G259 LEW registered?

G259 LEW is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is G259 LEW safe to buy?

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