MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was B496 GVL registered?
B496 GVL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B496 GVL safe to buy?
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