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E198 TKM

1987 Alfa Romeo 2000

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,719 mi
Last recorded141,719 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo 2000100,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 TKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 141,719 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

skirt on n/s outer sill

skirt on o/s outer sill

Fail 27 May 2020 141,719 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

skirt on n/s outer sill

skirt on o/s outer sill

Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,139 miles

Nearside outer sillfull covers

Offside Outer full covers sill

Pass 26 Nov 2015 139,649 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 139,637 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 138,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sills are corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre section is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 137,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,431 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 136,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 136,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 131,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f headlight cloudy

rusting osr arch

Fail 24 Oct 2009 129,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 129,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 126,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

THE O/S OUTER SILL IS BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED AT THE MOMENT

Fail 14 Oct 2008 126,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

THE O/S OUTER SILL IS BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED AT THE MOMENT

Pass 22 Oct 2007 124,606 miles

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r inner wheel arches slightly corroded around drain holes

Pass 23 Oct 2006 120,544 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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E198 TKM is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 100,529 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 E198 TKM, 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 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E198 TKM is a 1987 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 13 August 1987.

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