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GFV 916S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,230 mi
Last recorded29,230 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFV 916S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 29,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 28,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 28,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 28,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,571 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak near side rear dripping off back plate

Fail 23 Aug 2011 19,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak near side rear dripping off back plate

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,194 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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GFV 916S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GFV 916S, 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 GFV 916S registered?

GFV 916S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is GFV 916S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFV 916S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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