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SBD 160M

1974 Alfa Romeo 2000

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,112 mi
Last recorded30,112 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo 200062,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBD 160M
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 28,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 27,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 26,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 25,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 24,340 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 24,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,037 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 23,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside anti roll bar mount is starting to split

Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,574 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 17,568 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 16,947 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,476 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 16,476 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 16,091 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 16,091 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive 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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SBD 160M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 62,626 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 SBD 160M, 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 52 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 SBD 160M registered?

SBD 160M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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