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J889 SPE

1992 Alfa Romeo 33

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,566 mi
Last recorded57,566 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo 3377,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 SPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,566 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 57,564 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

sevice brake performence 59%

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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J889 SPE is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J889 SPE, 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 J889 SPE registered?

J889 SPE is a 1992 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J889 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J889 SPE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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