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F218 PJF

1988 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000107,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF218 PJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 100,198 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 100,182 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working BOTH (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources + all reg lamp bulb holders slightly insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,118 miles

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,862 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 99,753 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 99,753 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 99,603 miles

Nearside Inner Sill has minor corrosion

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 99,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 98,680 miles

Front axle brake efficiency only just met.Requires adjustment or repair.

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 23 May 2016 98,657 miles

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 12 May 2015 97,780 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 96,922 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 96,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,802 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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F218 PJF is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 107,371 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 F218 PJF, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F218 PJF is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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