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YWC 420S

1978 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,446 mi
Last recorded93,446 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo 200062,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 420S
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,446 miles

Both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 23 Jun 2017 93,445 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,402 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 93,402 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,335 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,334 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,002 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Jun 2014 93,002 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear box crroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 92,965 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,950 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,918 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 92,918 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,900 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 92,892 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 92,863 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Oil leak - engine area

Pass 28 Sep 2006 92,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 92,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 92,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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YWC 420S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YWC 420S, 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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YWC 420S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 30 April 1978.

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