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DGH 757S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

55,330 mi
Last recorded55,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGH 757S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 55,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat insecure seat runner adrift (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 55,161 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 55,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,847 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,843 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,873 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 54,629 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 54,618 miles

Offside Front brake very slight bind

Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,618 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake very slight bind

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,059 miles

carburettor stubs perrished

clutch hose in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2016 54,059 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

carburettor stubs perrished

clutch hose in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2015 53,873 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

parking brake slow to release

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,873 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

parking brake slow to release

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,644 miles

main beam warning light not working

slight play rear hub bearings

Fail 30 Jul 2013 53,644 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

main beam warning light not working

slight play rear hub bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,231 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 53,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,593 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 52,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,519 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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DGH 757S is a 1978 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 52.4%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 62,031 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 DGH 757S, 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 48 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DGH 757S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 28 April 1978.

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