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H585 XAB

1991 Alfa Romeo 33

Grey Petrol 1351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,421 mi
Last recorded72,421 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo 3382,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH585 XAB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,351cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,421 miles

Coolant leak ()

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 72,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,212 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery mounting cage fractured

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking x2 (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery mounting cage fractured

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,067 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 70,273 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,355 miles

rear tyres show their has been contact with arches but not during mot test

slight damage to the front windscreen

slight damage to the offside front tyre wall

vehicle presented for test as a track car ie passenger seat and belts removed

Fail 30 May 2013 69,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

rear tyres show their has been contact with arches but not at time of presentation

slight damage to the offside front tyre wall

vehicle presented as track car ie rear seats and belts not present

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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H585 XAB is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 in Grey with a 1,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,289 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 H585 XAB, 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 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H585 XAB is a 1991 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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