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494 HMJ

1973 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2005
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration494 HMJ
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2005 77,719 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 77,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front of both sills excessively corroded

steering column bush through bulk head has play

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000?

Based on 8,658 MOT tests across 1,036 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 363
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 298
brake binding 256
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 172
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494 HMJ is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 61,501 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 Triumph 2000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 494 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 494 HMJ registered?

494 HMJ is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is 494 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 494 HMJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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