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KDP 891L

1973 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo 200063,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDP 891L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,243 miles

doorsteps/ shuts, front panel, floors, chassis, crossmembers and inner sill panels starting to rust

front and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear wheel bearings/ hubs slight movement

Fail 28 Jul 2014 100,238 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

doorsteps/ shuts, front panel, floors, chassis, crossmembers and inner sill panels starting to rust

front and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear wheel bearings/ hubs slight movement

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,114 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,114 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 96,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all coil springs corroded

rear diff oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jul 2011 96,925 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all coil springs corroded

rear diff oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,708 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 3,475 miles

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

o/s front brake binding on

Pass 2 May 2008 93,251 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 93,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2005 92,705 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 92,705 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KDP 891L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KDP 891L, 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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KDP 891L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 22 May 1973.

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