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JDS 524K

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Yellow Petrol 1982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 524K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2017 83,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,588 miles

n/s number plate light insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,715 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake back plate /n/s front slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,715 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear brake back plate /n/s front slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 77,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,807 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,662 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror missing

slight play in propshaft universal joints

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

windscreen delaminating slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2010 71,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror missing

slight play in propshaft universal joints

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

windscreen slightly delaminated

Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside wiper split

offside front bump stop missing

offside wiper split

slight play in propshaft and propshaft universal joints

underside of vehicle very corroded

windscreen slightly delaminated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,569 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside front floors corroded

offside floor to sill corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 26 Sep 2008 70,568 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside front floors corroded

offside floor to sill corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,964 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Sep 2007 66,963 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Jul 2007 66,934 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear boot floor is fiberglass o/s/r floor holed but been repaired inside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2006 61,084 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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JDS 524K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Yellow with a 1,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JDS 524K, 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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JDS 524K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 19 June 1972.

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