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G261 TYM

1989 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,847 mi
Last recorded101,847 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo 3381,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 TYM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,847 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,892 miles

center brake pipe corroding

oil leak

osf wishbone center bush splitting

slight corrosion to osf sill panel

Fail 23 Oct 2012 100,892 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

center brake pipe corroding

oil leak

osf wishbone center bush splitting

slight corrosion to osf sill panel

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,497 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,451 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 97,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

over heating

Fail 29 Sep 2009 95,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

over heating

Fail 17 Oct 2008 93,810 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion all 4 jacking pionts

fan belts noisey + needs good service

Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,810 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion all 4 jacking pionts

fan belts noisey + needs good service

Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r footbrake slighly weak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 92,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

o/s/r footbrake slighly weak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 90,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 88,574 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 88,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G261 TYM is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G261 TYM, 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 G261 TYM registered?

G261 TYM is a 1989 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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