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OST 808S

1977 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,622 mi
Last recorded26,622 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo 200064,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOST 808S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 26,622 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 26,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 25,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,929 miles

wiperblades/nsf flexy

Fail 21 Jul 2017 24,928 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

wiperblades/nsf flexy

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 24,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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OST 808S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 64,390 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 OST 808S, 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 49 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 OST 808S registered?

OST 808S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 23 September 1977.

Is OST 808S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OST 808S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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