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CBO 278L

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,839 mi
Last recorded21,839 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBO 278L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,606 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front seat runners worn

Fail 24 May 2017 18,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front seat runners worn

Pass 26 May 2016 18,458 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2016 18,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 18,163 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 18,163 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 17,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 17,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 16,967 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,744 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 16,744 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 80,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 80,398 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 80,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 79,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 79,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 78,622 miles

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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CBO 278L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CBO 278L, 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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What year was CBO 278L registered?

CBO 278L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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