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STW 35K

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,107 mi
Last recorded98,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTW 35K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,107 miles

Nearside Rear HUb leaking Axle oil

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 98,104 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear HUb leaking Axle oil

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,797 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 97,797 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal leaking, as yet not affecting the brake.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,160 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 97,160 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise, oil leak from nearside rear hub.

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,441 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 96,441 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r hub seal damp

o/s/f arch pannle rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,646 miles

Advise, brake pedal travel longer than normal.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,034 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 May 2009 91,623 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 91,622 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,105 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 91,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 90,466 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 90,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,516 miles

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

offside front brake is dragging on but was ok in brake tester

play in offside front wheel bearing

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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STW 35K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 STW 35K, 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 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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STW 35K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 5 April 1972.

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