Alfa Romeo Alfa 33 (1987)
1987 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33
CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 1987 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1987 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33 has a first-time pass rate of 60%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns—though the zero dangerous defect rate is a positive sign for safety. This is a genuinely tricky buy from a compliance perspective, and you should expect about one in two cars to fail its MOT on first attempt.
At nearly 92,000 miles median, these survivors are well-used but not excessively so for a 37-year-old car. With virtually no advisories recorded and only 0.04 failures per vehicle on average, the cars that do pass tend to pass cleanly—the real issue is getting them through the door in the first place. Budget for pre-MOT checks on any example you're considering, and verify its recent service history before committing.
What to check before buying a 1987 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 1987 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.
Half of all 1987 Alfa Romeo Alfa 33 vehicles fall between 91,925 and 91,925 miles.
MOT History Averages
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