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D852 LAG

1986 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,622 mi
Last recorded173,622 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo 200086,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD852 LAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 173,622 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 173,384 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 173,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 173,179 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 173,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2015 170,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 170,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 170,436 miles

Battery tray & battery securing devise in poor condition

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Drivers seat backrest slightly insecure forward & back

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower O/S dashboard trim insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted suspect covering corrosion to sills/seat belt perscribed area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper operation very poor-mechanism very slow

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to all suspension & hub components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 170,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All suspension/steering rubber gaiters/grease boots starting to perish/deteriorate

Battery tray & battery securing devise in poor condition

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Drivers seat backrest slightly insecure forward & back

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower O/S dashboard trim insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted suspect covering corrosion to sills/seat belt perscribed area

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper operation very poor-mechanism very slow

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to all suspension & hub components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 169,574 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 169,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drivers seat back slightly insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Light surface corrosion to all suspension &n steering components

O/S/R park brake efficiency slightly low

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

Plastic cover sills fitted suspect covering serious corrosion.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 168,910 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 168,908 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 168,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 168,321 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 168,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D852 LAG is a 1986 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1986 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,524 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 D852 LAG, 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 40 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D852 LAG is a 1986 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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