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E982 FLD

1988 Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,358 mi
Last recorded114,358 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000107,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE982 FLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 114,358 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust baffles are loose

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 113,895 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2025 112,925 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 112,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 112,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,606 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play or steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 111,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play or steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 110,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,530 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,664 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,686 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,962 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,381 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 105,358 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavly undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,852 miles

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

extensive welding has been done to this vehicle from inside and out and heavly undersealed

oil leaks front and rear

slight play in steering system

vehicle heavly undersealed

Fail 13 Jul 2011 104,852 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leaks front and rear

slight play in steering system

vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,054 miles

chassis, inner arches & sills corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 101,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

chassis, inner arches & sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,257 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,888 miles

front exhaust corroded

slight brake bind on o/s/f

slight corrosion on o/s/f and rear brake pipes

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

suspension corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2008 97,879 miles

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

front exhaust corroded

slight brake bind on o/s/f

slight corrosion on o/s/f and rear brake pipes

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 97,868 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 97,853 miles

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

Centre Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emissions not carried out owing to high engine tempreture

Gear box, engine and rear diff leaking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear reg plate water marked

Some corrosion to outer cills and N/S front inner chassis leg

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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E982 FLD is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 E982 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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E982 FLD is a 1988 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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