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BEL 744K

1972 Triumph 2000 Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,677 mi
Last recorded30,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto55,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 744K
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 30,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

deterioration to rear view mirrors

holes and corrosion to offside floor and sills at front

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

deteration to offside wing mirror

exhaust system knocking

holes and corrosion to nearside and offside floor not within prescribed area

offside rear brake binding slightly

wear to offside front tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

holes and corrosion to nearside and offside floor and outer sills at front(not within pascribed area)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,989 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 16,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 16,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph 2000 Auto?

Based on 875 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
665
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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BEL 744K is a 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 55,856 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEL 744K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2000 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BEL 744K is a 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 29 June 1972.

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