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Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
fuel tank corroded
general underside of vehicle corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working when engine not running (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle in general poor condition
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working when engine switched off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes over steering rack (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes under steering rack (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear parking brake slow to reach required efficiency
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under steering rack (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front bumper damaged
offside front floor corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front bumper damaged
nearside rear door corroded
offside front floor corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion to vehical body
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion to vehical body
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has corrosion throughout
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has corrosion throughout
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
drivers door difficult to open from inside
handbrake lever on nearside rear caliper does not appear to move
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread
hand brake lever on nearside rear caliper not moving
unable to check headlamp patterns due to condition of headlamps
footbrake requires alot of effort to meet minimum standards
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and rear discs in poor condition
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 33?
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J818 TPD is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 in Black with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 J818 TPD, 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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J818 TPD is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 29 May 1992.
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