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RJU 8M

1994 Alfa Romeo 33

Silver Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,989 mi
Last recorded50,989 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo 3377,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 8M
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,780 miles

Front Washers weak

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 50,719 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,485 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 50,410 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,192 miles

Front Both coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 50,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Both coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,054 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 50,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RJU 8M is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 in Silver with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo 33 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 77,753 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 RJU 8M, 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 32 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJU 8M is a 1994 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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