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VYO 948S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYO 948S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 55,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,544 miles

Nearside headlight has tape over the lens

Offside headlight has tape over the lens

Fail 17 Sep 2020 53,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 53,431 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,637 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,268 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2013 48,268 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside rear axle strap missing

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,086 miles

nearside rear bump stop broken

Fail 4 May 2010 48,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

rubbers on carbs deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,972 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

full beam tell tale inop

indicator visual tell tale inop

Fail 6 Apr 2009 45,932 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise NS sunvisor not staying in up position

full beam tell tale inop

indicator visual tell tale inop

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,781 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 43,781 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,672 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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VYO 948S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYO 948S, 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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What year was VYO 948S registered?

VYO 948S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 2 June 1978.

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