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LBW 986S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,077 mi
Last recorded40,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBW 986S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor/chassis holed but outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis/floor corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,249 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,863 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 38,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 37,739 miles

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

slight play / movement in steering box sector shaft to drop arm

varios oil leaks

Fail 13 May 2015 37,737 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play / movement in steering box sector shaft to drop arm

varios oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 36,527 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 May 2013 36,527 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,906 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 35,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 May 2011 34,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 34,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 34,093 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front rubber prop shaft joint perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 34,093 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front rubber prop shaft joint perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 33,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 31,812 miles

Brake master cylinder rubber cover split

Cluth master cylinder has slight leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,298 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,260 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LBW 986S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 LBW 986S, 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.

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LBW 986S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 15 May 1978.

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