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J318 LHG

1992 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,715 mi
Last recorded93,715 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 3377,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 LHG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 93,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 93,375 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle under sealed.

Fail 6 Aug 2024 93,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system master cylinder pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,644 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 92,642 miles

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 92,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,532 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,486 miles

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,482 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 91,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 90,467 miles

heavy surface corrosion at offside rear jacking point near to suspension component

Pass 23 May 2013 89,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 89,426 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

exhaust has a rear mounting broken

windscreen has cracks in outside of prescribed area

Fail 9 May 2012 89,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

exhaust has a rear mounting broken

windscreen has cracks in outside of prescribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,207 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 86,935 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 86,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2009 85,873 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 85,873 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2008 84,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 81,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 79,924 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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J318 LHG is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,422 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 J318 LHG, 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 34 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 J318 LHG registered?

J318 LHG is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 27 May 1992.

Is J318 LHG safe to buy?

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