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CFE 809S

1997 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,974 mi
Last recorded47,974 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFE 809S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 47,974 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 46,034 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 45,397 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,759 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,234 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in steering box

Fail 16 Jun 2015 35,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamps taped over

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in steering box

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,383 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,874 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 22,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger perished

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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CFE 809S is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CFE 809S, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CFE 809S is a 1997 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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