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YDL 979L

1973 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,640 mi
Last recorded13,640 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo 200063,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 979L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 13,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 13,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 13,594 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 5,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 1,174 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 13 Jun 2006 1,162 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 1,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2006 1,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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YDL 979L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 63,298 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 YDL 979L, 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 53 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 YDL 979L registered?

YDL 979L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 26 January 1973.

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