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J392 JPN

1992 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,749 mi
Last recorded111,749 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 3377,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ392 JPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 111,749 miles

ALL REAR UPPER TIE BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

FIRST EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE LOW , NAILED AND PERISHING

REAR NO PLATE LOOSE

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 27 Nov 2008 111,749 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL REAR UPPER TIE BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

DRIVERS DOOR JUST SECURES SHUT

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

FIRST EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP INSECURE

O/S REAR TYRE LOW , NAILED AND PERISHING

REAR NO PLATE LOOSE

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 8 Jun 2007 109,658 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING

FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT FLOOR PAN AND OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT INSECURE

REAR BRAKES ARE JUST IN BALANCE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN TOP STRUTS

Fail 1 Jun 2007 109,658 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING

FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT FLOOR PAN AND OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT INSECURE

O/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN TOP STRUTS

Pass 10 Jun 2006 107,694 miles

offside outter sill holed. †rear No plate loose. †both door mirrors cracked. †slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing. †offside front coil spring weak.

Fail 17 May 2006 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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J392 JPN is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J392 JPN, 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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J392 JPN is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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