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OBW 156T

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,831 mi
Last recorded64,831 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 156T
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 64,831 miles

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

Hazard lights inoperative

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

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2025 64,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard lights inoperative

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,384 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,739 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 64,739 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,705 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,705 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,368 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 63,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,322 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,995 miles

Brake servo effort poor

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

Pass 2 May 2013 62,647 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 62,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 May 2011 62,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 62,066 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 61,308 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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OBW 156T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OBW 156T, 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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OBW 156T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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