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B496 GVL

1985 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1964cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,654 mi
Last recorded163,654 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo 200097,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB496 GVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,964cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 163,654 miles

all coil springs corroding

all welding repairs undersealed

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear suspension arms front bushes heavily split on limit

corrosion not through all skins inner sills + front + rear chassis rails + front inner wheel arches

exhaust corroding + slight leak

front brake pads thin

front number plate cracked

number plate lights dull

some steering free play 50mm

Fail 7 Jul 2009 163,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear suspension arms front bushes heavily split on limit

corrosion not through all skins inner sills + front + rear chassis rails + front inner wheel arches

exhaust corroding + slight leak

front brake pads thin

front number plate cracked

some steering free play 50mm

Pass 4 Aug 2008 145,267 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 145,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 142,077 miles

advanced corrosion forming on n/s/f floor pan

excessive corrosion front of o/s inner sill.not in prescribed area

rubber plugs missing from front floor pan

Pass 19 Jul 2006 142,028 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 142,028 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B496 GVL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,964cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 97,645 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 B496 GVL, 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 41 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B496 GVL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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