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WPB 838S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,894 mi
Last recorded90,894 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 838S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,894 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 90,894 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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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WPB 838S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WPB 838S, 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 WPB 838S registered?

WPB 838S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 2 July 1978.

Is WPB 838S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPB 838S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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