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ARH 453S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,201 mi
Last recorded48,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 453S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,030 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,185 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,950 miles

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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ARH 453S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 62,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARH 453S, 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 48 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARH 453S registered?

ARH 453S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is ARH 453S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARH 453S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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