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WU51 XFY

2001 Alfa Romeo 33

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,373 mi
Last recorded134,373 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 XFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model33
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 134,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both handbrake supports broken but still supported

Pass 15 Jul 2013 130,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper marks in offside of windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2013 130,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper marks in offside of windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2012 114,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jul 2012 114,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,313 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 88,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,696 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 76,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 68,442 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,240 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,240 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,864 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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WU51 XFY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 33 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WU51 XFY, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 33 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU51 XFY registered?

WU51 XFY is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 33, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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