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B20 DHC

1984 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,861 mi
Last recorded6,861 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo 200064,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 6,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 6,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @4.72% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 6,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 6,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 6,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 6,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 6,260 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 6,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 6,054 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside drop link slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2013 5,719 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 5,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,898 miles

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Mar 2011 4,898 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2010 4,475 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 4,475 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 3,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 3,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 3,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 3,176 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 3,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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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B20 DHC is a 1984 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,965 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 B20 DHC, 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B20 DHC is a 1984 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 18 December 1984.

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