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VPA 2M

1974 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,178 mi
Last recorded85,178 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo 200062,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 2M
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,508 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake caliper slightly binding

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 30 Oct 2012 83,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake caliper slightly binding

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 82,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch slave cylinder leaking badly. Reservoir empty

Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,702 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 82,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,363 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

area of corrosion developing both centre floors (O/S and N/S)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 82,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 82,299 miles

N/S/R brake binding on slightly

O/S/R tyre close to 1.6mm limit

two areas of corrosion developing on centre floors O/S and N/S

Fail 4 Sep 2007 81,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 81,419 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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VPA 2M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VPA 2M, 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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VPA 2M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 21 February 1974.

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