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WPA 790S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,909 mi
Last recorded31,909 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPA 790S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 31,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,438 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,430 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2009 31,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,367 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,367 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 31,301 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2006 31,044 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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WPA 790S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPA 790S, 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 WPA 790S registered?

WPA 790S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is WPA 790S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPA 790S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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