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ATD 255L

1973 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATD 255L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 94,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,510 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,564 miles

boot floor slightly corroded

both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 92,159 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 92,159 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,029 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 90,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 88,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 86,089 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 86,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

advise n/s/r wheelarch coroded

advise o/s/r brake binding

advise stering rack mounting bushes

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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ATD 255L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ATD 255L, 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 ATD 255L registered?

ATD 255L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 18 May 1973.

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