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UMO 967S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,044 mi
Last recorded51,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMO 967S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mount osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

prop has small amount of grease weeping centre section

Fail 22 Jul 2025 51,021 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mount osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

prop has small amount of grease weeping centre section

Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,806 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,075 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 50,075 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,855 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,485 miles

o/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,090 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,086 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 48,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked/perrished but not deep enought to reach ply/cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked/perrished but not deep enought to reach ply/cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,286 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2014 48,281 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,910 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle had welding repairs and is undersealed

Fail 16 May 2011 46,904 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f inner arch starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f jacking point rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 46,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 46,847 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 46,818 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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UMO 967S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UMO 967S, 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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UMO 967S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 30 June 1978.

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