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YLP 423S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,740 mi
Last recorded61,740 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLP 423S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,740 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty all over

Fail 1 Jul 2021 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty all over

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,588 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill backing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres perished

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 60,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres perished

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable fouling antiroll bar linkage

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,577 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YLP 423S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YLP 423S, 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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YLP 423S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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