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MEH 786K

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

6,584 mi
Last recorded6,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEH 786K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 6,584 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing rusting

Offside Front footwell rusting

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,140 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 5,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front upper bump stops wearing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 5,468 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear diff damp

Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis rusty front to rear

near side rear park brake efficiency low compared to off side

Pass 5 Jul 2012 4,363 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2011 4,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 4,232 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,124 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,884 miles

both sides front chassis rusted to excess

both sides rear axle stabiliser mounting bushes worn to excess

both sides rear chassis rusted to excess

both sides underside sills rusted to excess

front and rear brake pad retaining pins worn

steering box worn and leaking slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2009 3,880 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both sides front chassis rusted to excess

both sides rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

both sides rear axle stabiliser mounting bushes worn

both sides rear chassis rusted to excess

both sides underside sills rusted to excess

the steering box is worn and leaking slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,371 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 3,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 2,915 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 2,915 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 2,915 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 2,915 miles

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

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

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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MEH 786K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MEH 786K, 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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MEH 786K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 24 April 1972.

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