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LYB 559P

1975 Alfa Romeo 2000

Cream Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

6,853 mi
Last recorded6,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo 200062,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYB 559P
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2025 6,853 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 3,944 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 3,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 2,744 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 2,744 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 1,990 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 1,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 274 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside front inner sill heavily corroded

offside rear inner arch heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,853 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 91,853 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 90,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 89,187 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 89,187 miles

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

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to fuel tank

corossion to inner wings and chasis legs

corossion to metal brake and fuel pipes

corossion to vehicle under body and suspension arms

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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LYB 559P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Cream with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LYB 559P, 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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LYB 559P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 6 August 1975.

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