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C992 DAT

1985 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1964cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,968 mi
Last recorded145,968 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo 200097,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC992 DAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,964cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 145,968 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 144,432 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 143,954 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 143,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 140,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,563 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,121 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 134,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,566 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 133,523 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump or bag (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 131,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 130,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 130,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 129,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 128,194 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 128,194 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2007 127,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 127,200 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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C992 DAT is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,964cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C992 DAT, 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 C992 DAT registered?

C992 DAT is a 1985 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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