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BVS 42S

1977 Alfa Romeo 2000

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,338 mi
Last recorded28,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo 200064,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVS 42S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 28,338 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 28,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,319 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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BVS 42S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BVS 42S, 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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What year was BVS 42S registered?

BVS 42S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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