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FGV 295L

1973 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,347 mi
Last recorded60,347 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo 200063,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 295L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 60,347 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 59,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,309 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 89,023 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,356 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,422 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2014 84,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 56,622 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 56,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 53,942 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 53,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 51,434 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 51,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 50,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,413 miles

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2007 45,710 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 43,392 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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FGV 295L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 63,298 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 FGV 295L, 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 53 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 FGV 295L registered?

FGV 295L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 July 1973.

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