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RUK 9L

1973 Alfa Romeo 2000

Purple Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,339 mi
Last recorded54,339 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo 200063,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUK 9L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 54,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,917 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 52,671 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 52,660 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe perished (pump to filter)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 52,642 miles

Fuel pipe slight perished (pump to filter)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 52,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 51,583 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 51,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RUK 9L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Purple with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUK 9L, 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 RUK 9L registered?

RUK 9L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is RUK 9L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUK 9L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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