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WEU 502L

1973 Alfa Romeo 2000

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo 200063,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 502L
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

driver's door check strap does not hold door open

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside main beam headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

no rear seat-belts fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner headlamp (main beam) deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear no seat-belts fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no rear seat-belts fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear no seat belts fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet will not stay open of its own accord

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear no seat belts fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet not staying up of its own accord

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,484 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet is reluctant to stay up on its own accord

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower edges of both inner sill are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower edges of both inner sills are showing signs of corrosion as is n/s/r jacking point

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2012 72,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower edges of both inner sills are showing signs of corrosion as is n/s/r jacking point

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted

windscreen wipers are very slow in operation and do not self park

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,841 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are cracking/crazing in outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

fuel cap seal in poor condition

wipers are slow

Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are cracking/crazing in outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

fuel cap seal in poor condition

wipers are slow

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,320 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

a few very small stone chips in both zone'A' and swept area of front windscreen

o/s headlamp lens is cracked but does not affect beam pattern

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,681 miles

slight movement rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,457 miles

n/s/f headlamp slightly low

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/r park brake poor

o/s/r upper antiroll bar link bush bonding failing

oil leak rear diff area

rear upper diff support bush poor condition

slight movement both front wheel bearings

slight movement both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2005 49,985 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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WEU 502L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WEU 502L, 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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WEU 502L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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