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CPV 318L

1973 Triumph 2000 Auto

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

61,617 mi
Last recorded61,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto64,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPV 318L
MakeTriumph
Model2000 Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,617 miles

has corrosion in 3 non prescribed areas

Fail 2 Jun 2007 61,617 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion front out riggers, not in prescribed area

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 61,609 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 61,607 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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CPV 318L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 CPV 318L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 2000 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPV 318L registered?

CPV 318L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 Auto, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is CPV 318L safe to buy?

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