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YWS 496K

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Grey Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,637 mi
Last recorded74,637 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWS 496K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,637 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,093 miles

steering box slightly leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2021 72,093 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2019 71,943 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,506 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,574 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 69,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch cylinder pushrod condition

nearside front and offside rear floors rusted

nearside front chassis rusted

wipers condition

Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,499 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch cylinder pushrod condition

nearside front and offside rear floors rusted

nearside front chassis rusted

wipers condition

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,902 miles

Brake fluid level low

Off side indicator repeator not working

Fail 5 Aug 2011 66,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level low

Off side indicator repeator not working

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,564 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,702 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,087 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Base of rear-most brake servo appears damp but no leak could be found.

Both front suspension lower balljoints have considerable free play.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 64,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

leak at steering box lower seal

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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YWS 496K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Grey with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 YWS 496K, 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 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YWS 496K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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