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Alfa Romeo 33

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 32 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

32

Model Year

1990

Years Covered

1

About the Alfa Romeo 33

The Alfa Romeo 33 was MOT tested 32 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1990), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Compared to the Alfa Romeo brand average of 80%, the 33 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Alfa Romeo models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1712cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£375
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£2,561
Per month£213/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1990 details

How reliable is the Alfa Romeo 33?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)
vs Alfa Romeo brand average-5% (80% avg)

Alfa Romeo 33 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199075%3287,020 mi

Questions about the Alfa Romeo 33

Is the Alfa Romeo 33 reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (1990), the Alfa Romeo 33 averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 32 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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