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RAE 501S

1977 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,006 mi
Last recorded11,006 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo 200064,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAE 501S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 11,006 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 11,006 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 10,842 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 10,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 10,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 10,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,163 miles

front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,036 miles

front metal brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,542 miles

vehicle is begining to rust on pannels and pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2011 9,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

front metal brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 9,084 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 8,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,440 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 8,440 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,177 miles

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

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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RAE 501S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RAE 501S, 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 RAE 501S registered?

RAE 501S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 10 August 1977.

Is RAE 501S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAE 501S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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