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STE 888S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,209 mi
Last recorded47,209 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 888S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 47,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 46,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,338 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 46,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,194 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 46,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.93 o/o. (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,787 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,652 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,068 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,801 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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STE 888S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 STE 888S, 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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What year was STE 888S registered?

STE 888S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is STE 888S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STE 888S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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