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GEL 120L

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77 mi
Last recorded77 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 120L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 77 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 99,454 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 99,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam wiring connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 99,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,028 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 98,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,430 miles

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,405 miles

WIPER PERFORMANCE POOR.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS.N/S TRACK ROD END WORN.R BRAKE HOSE DISTORTED F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING ROLL BAR LINK.OIL LEAKS.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 97,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

WIPER PERFORMANCE POOR.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS.N/S TRACK ROD END WORN.R BRAKE HOSE DISTORTED F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING ROLL BAR LINK.OIL LEAKS.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,315 miles

OIL LEAKS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.R BRAKE HOSE TWISTED.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 97,315 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAKS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.R BRAKE HOSE TWISTED.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,073 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 97,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

LITTLE PULL DOWN SERVO.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.PLAY O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 8 May 2008 96,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,847 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 95,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

WASH WIPE PERFORMANCE POOR R BRAKE HOSE DISTORTED R PADS CLOSE LIMIT? O/S/R+N/S/R TOP BUMP STOP MISSING GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION BOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,632 miles

WIPERS SLOW BOTH WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT LITTLE SERVO PULL DOWN EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION REAR BRAKE HOSE TWISTED O/S/F+N/S/FSUSPENSION BALL JOINTS WORN GENERALWEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION OIL LEAKS

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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GEL 120L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 GEL 120L, 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 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 120L registered?

GEL 120L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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