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C948 DRH

1985 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1964cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,412 mi
Last recorded84,412 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo 200097,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC948 DRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,964cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 84,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 83,860 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 81,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,312 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 80,312 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 80,295 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 79,307 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 79,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2016 78,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 78,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 78,106 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,173 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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C948 DRH is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,964cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C948 DRH, 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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C948 DRH is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 13 November 1985.

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