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JSH 896K

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

48,866 mi
Last recorded48,866 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSH 896K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,866 miles

Rear jacking points corroded

Structural assessment difficult due to the amount of under seal

Fail 13 Oct 2017 48,866 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear jacking points corroded

Structural assessment difficult due to the amount of under seal

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,941 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,091 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 41,723 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 41,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 40,314 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 40,298 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 39,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light cracking to all tyre walls

Fail 26 Apr 2010 39,287 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light cracking to all tyre walls

Pass 16 May 2009 39,046 miles

Light cracking to all tyre walls.

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

Fail 13 May 2009 39,036 miles

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

Light cracking to all tyre walls.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 39,007 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

walls of all tyres cracking lightly.

Pass 7 May 2008 38,844 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,807 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 38,645 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,497 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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JSH 896K 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 55%.

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 JSH 896K, 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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JSH 896K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 13 July 1972.

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