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TLN 166M

1974 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,150 mi
Last recorded97,150 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo 200062,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLN 166M
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,150 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear support broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,419 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 95,419 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,866 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,353 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 93,348 miles

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

headlamp intensity poor,patterns a little indistinct, and aims on limit- just acceptable*very wet day - headlamp protectors damp* washers weak and wiper clearance poor- osf wiper in poor condition*

steering and suspension bushes in perished and in poor condition generally* undrerbody heavily corroded in places* reverse gear will not remain engaged*

steering operation noisey - suspect steering box worn* front seat swabs poorly secured but ok*fuel cap in poor condition* shields on inner sills etc, restrict examination* underbonnet and underbody brake andfuel pipes poorly routed and secured*

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,348 miles

headlamp intensity poor,patterns a little indistinct, and aims on limit- just acceptable*very wet day - headlamp protectors damp* washers weak and wiper clearance poor- osf wiper in poor condition*

steering and suspension bushes in perished and in poor condition generally* undrerbody heavily corroded in places* reverse gear will not remain engaged*

steering operation noisey - suspect steering box worn* front seat swabs poorly secured but ok*fuel cap in poor condition* shields on inner sills etc, restrict examination* underbonnet and underbody brake andfuel pipes poorly routed and secured*

Fail 12 Apr 2010 93,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and aims on limits* wiper clearance poor and washers poor -just acceptable* fuel cap plasic outer housing cracked but acceptable* steering operation noisey - suspect boxworn*

slight perishingoffront brake hoses* underbody heavily rusted in places* brake pipe routing poorin places* front anti-roll outer bushes worn* suspension bushes appear perished in general*

Pass 27 Sep 2008 93,335 miles

BRAKEAND FUEL PIPES ADEQUATELY - BUT POORLY SECURED IN GENERAL* WIDESPREAD WELDING REPAIRS - HEAVILY TREATED AND UNDERSEALED - DIFFICULT TO ASSESS*

NSR BRAKE PIPE HAS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE - NOT JUDGED TO BE EXCESSIVE* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIMEOF TEST*

REAR SEAT BASELOOSE* NO REAR SEATBELTS* PROPSHAFT RUBBER COUPLING WORN* APPEARS TO BE SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM STEERING BOX* ACCEPTABLE SLACK IN SEAT MOUNTS* WIPER BLADES WORN* SLIGHT DAMAAGE TO NSF ROADWHEEL* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS*

STEERING OPERATION NOISEY - SUSPECT STEERING BOX,ETC, WORN* FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION* FRONT AND REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR END LINK BAR BUSHES WORN* EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY- NO SIGNIFICANT LEAKS FOUND*

Fail 18 Sep 2008 93,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

BRAKEAND FUEL PIPES ADEQUATELY - BUT POORLY SECURED IN GENERAL* WIDESPREAD WELDING REPAIRS - HEAVILY TREATED AND UNDERSEALED - DIFFICULT TO ASSESS*

NSR BRAKE PIPE HAS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE - NOT JUDGED TO BE EXCESSIVE* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIMEOF TEST*

REAR SEAT BASELOOSE* NO REAR SEATBELTS* PROPSHAFT RUBBER COUPLING WORN* APPEARS TO BE SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM STEERING BOX* ACCEPTABLE SLACK IN SEAT MOUNTS* WIPER BLADES WORN* SLIGHT DAMAAGE TO NSF ROADWHEEL* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS*

STEERING OPERATION NOISEY - SUSPECT STEERING BOX,ETC, WORN* FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION* FRONT AND REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR END LINK BAR BUSHES WORN* EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY- NO SIGNIFICANT LEAKS FOUND*

Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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TLN 166M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TLN 166M, 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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TLN 166M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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