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JYW 488K

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,650 mi
Last recorded95,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYW 488K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,650 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,584 miles

drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged,but preventing the ingresss of dirt n/s/f outer

Fail 23 Apr 2016 95,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,439 miles

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 95,138 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 95,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,381 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,293 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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JYW 488K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JYW 488K, 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 JYW 488K registered?

JYW 488K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 24 March 1972.

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