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AO 8730

1977 Alfa Romeo 2000

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,009 mi
Last recorded81,009 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo 200064,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO 8730
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,009 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,007 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,997 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive See Printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Onto Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Clutch Pipe Chafed - Pipe To Slave Cylinder

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,803 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,771 miles

Front crossmenber corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Not able to fully inspect underside due to thick covering of underseal

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 76,257 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 85,506 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 2000?

Based on 7,734 MOT tests across 805 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
805
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 316
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
brake binding 234
Stop lamp not working 231
Headlamp aim too low 186
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AO 8730 is a 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 64,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO 8730, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO 8730 is a 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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