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XPB 170S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,082 mi
Last recorded97,082 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPB 170S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,082 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,756 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 96,623 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,351 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 96,351 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,900 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,772 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres old and showing small perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,305 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,822 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 94,822 miles

Front Braking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,258 miles

corrosion offside rear

Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,572 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 93,572 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,132 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,725 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,725 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,746 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 91,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,916 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 90,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 90,346 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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XPB 170S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XPB 170S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPB 170S registered?

XPB 170S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 21 June 1978.

Is XPB 170S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPB 170S shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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