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JYW 490K

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,498 mi
Last recorded54,498 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo 200053,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYW 490K
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,498 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 54,498 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,476 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 54,475 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner #1 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner #2 (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2013 54,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,209 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes rusty

battery insecure

clutch slave cylinder pipe rusty

front link arm bushes perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,211 miles

all discs slightly lipped on edges

vehicle udersealed incl. some brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,826 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 51,826 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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JYW 490K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYW 490K, 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 JYW 490K registered?

JYW 490K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 11 April 1972.

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