MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play both rear wheel bearings
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
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)
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*
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*
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*
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*
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*
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.
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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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