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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO 33s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:49.25%
(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO 33 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:199 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|21
Headlamp aim out of alignment10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Registration plate lamp issues3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Front brake application uneven2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear passenger door catch missing |6.2.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted floor pan jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor by tie bar mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed in two places |2.4.A.3|1
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rears |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability offside front inner wishbone rear bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Torque control arm |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Torque control arm |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1

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