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XSJ 452T

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,386 mi
Last recorded81,386 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSJ 452T
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 81,386 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 81,386 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,104 miles

windscreen has a 4"crack on the upper nearside corner

Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen has a 4"crack on the upper nearside corner

Pass 10 Nov 2016 79,886 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,366 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,410 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,600 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 67,350 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,673 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perishing on side walls.

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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XSJ 452T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XSJ 452T, 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 XSJ 452T registered?

XSJ 452T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 25 August 1978.

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