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BLF 821S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,162 mi
Last recorded48,162 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 821S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,887 miles

Central Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside offside road spring not seated correctly

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 45,878 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed both sides at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear road spring not seated correctly

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 43,309 miles

all tyres pershied

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres starting to perish

propshaft rubber "donut" deteriorating/perish

Fail 2 Jul 2014 41,322 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres starting to perish

propshaft rubber "donut" deteriorating/perish

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,838 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,361 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 39,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R suspension low

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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BLF 821S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BLF 821S, 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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BLF 821S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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