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VCE 8L

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCE 8L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 80,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,512 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 79,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play centre track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,881 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,365 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,303 miles

underbody heavely undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,214 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 69,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 66,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,711 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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VCE 8L 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 90%.

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 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 VCE 8L, 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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What year was VCE 8L registered?

VCE 8L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is VCE 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCE 8L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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