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E879 FLD

1988 Alfa Romeo 2000

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

234,997 mi
Last recorded234,997 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000107,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE879 FLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 234,997 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 232,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 230,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 228,548 miles

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

front and rear tyre valves rubbers starting to crack/ perish

nearside front screen washer jet slightly blocked

nearside front suspension lower arm/ spring seat starting to rust

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Jun 2021 227,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 225,619 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 225,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 223,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 221,173 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 217,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 214,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 211,374 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside and offside rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 208,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 206,890 miles

front tyres 2mm and uneven inner tread

offside front chassis rust

offside front lower spring cup rust

Fail 25 Jun 2013 206,886 miles

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

offside front chassis rust

front tyres 2mm and uneven inner tread

offside front lower spring cup rust

Pass 21 May 2012 206,640 miles

front tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

offside front lower spring cup rust

Pass 25 May 2011 204,125 miles

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rust offside front lower spring cup

surface rust offside front panel

Fail 19 May 2011 204,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rust offside front lower spring cup

surface rust offside front panel

Pass 25 May 2010 201,779 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 201,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 201,718 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 198,542 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 194,528 miles

nearside rear outer sill patch repaired, and undersealed

surface rust to both outer sills

Pass 1 May 2007 191,656 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 191,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 187,312 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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E879 FLD is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000 in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 107,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E879 FLD, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E879 FLD is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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