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SMV 5N

1974 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,041 mi
Last recorded27,041 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo 200062,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMV 5N
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 27,041 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 26,799 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,703 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,546 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 25,545 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 24,969 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 24,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,613 miles

slight play in both rear wheel beerings

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 23,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,050 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear halfshaft seal weeping slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 16,431 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,482 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,460 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 13,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2005 13,408 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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SMV 5N is a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMV 5N, 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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SMV 5N is a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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