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FRB 42L

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,438 mi
Last recorded83,438 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 42L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 83,438 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 79,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

floor to sill area on both offside and nearside welded and heaveily undersealed

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 13 May 2009 79,172 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

floor to sill area on both offside and nearside welded and heaveily undersealed

slight oil leak from steering box

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 23 May 2008 78,220 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 75,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 74,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 74,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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FRB 42L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRB 42L, 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 FRB 42L registered?

FRB 42L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is FRB 42L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 42L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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