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ESF 994S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,260 mi
Last recorded82,260 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 994S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,260 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 81,791 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various areas underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,433 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 81,205 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 81,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 80,678 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,500 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 80,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2010 80,094 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 79,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 79,300 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 78,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 77,617 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 May 2006 77,617 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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ESF 994S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ESF 994S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESF 994S registered?

ESF 994S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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The MOT history for ESF 994S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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