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BPX 163L

1972 Triumph 2000 Auto

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,999 mi
Last recorded64,999 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto55,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPX 163L
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 64,999 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 64,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,999 miles

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

front shock absorber gators deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front shock absorber gators deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

front shock absorber gators deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,165 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine / gearbox area ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 64,165 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from engine / gearbox area ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

slight binding from nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,039 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,300 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,072 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 56,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

some lift in o/s/f steering rack.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,072 miles

nearside and offside front lower valance corrded through.

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded.

nearside front outer sill corroded through.

offside front tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 56,072 miles

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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BPX 163L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BPX 163L, 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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What year was BPX 163L registered?

BPX 163L is a 1972 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is BPX 163L safe to buy?

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