Alfa Romeo Alfa 33 (1985)

393 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.2% first-time pass rate

1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33

CarHunch analysed 393 real MOT records for the 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.8% below UK average
0.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
57,299
typical mileage
57,299–57,299 middle half
0.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.01
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

57,299
low mileage
57,299
typical
57,299
high mileage

Half of all 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33 vehicles fall between 57,299 and 57,299 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.01
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Alfa Romeo Alfa 33:

1983 1984 1986 1987