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GSW 454

1975 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,759 mi
Last recorded97,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo 200062,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSW 454
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,759 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 97,759 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,644 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,587 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 97,587 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,192 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 96,190 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake sticking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 96,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,925 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing getting worn?

Fail 21 Jul 2011 95,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing getting worn?

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,889 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front to back brake pipes chafing!!

Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front to back brake pipes chafing!!

Fail 14 Feb 2008 95,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 95,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 95,682 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 95,682 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GSW 454 is a 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 62,166 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 GSW 454, 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 51 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 GSW 454 registered?

GSW 454 is a 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 20 October 1975.

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