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CWL 550C

1965 Triumph 2000

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,871 mi
Last recorded19,871 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1965 Triumph 200052,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWL 550C
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,871 miles

corrosion forming to n/s boot floor

corrosion to n/s/f sill area

slight sideways movement to handbrake lever

Fail 23 Jan 2009 19,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion forming to n/s boot floor

corrosion to n/s/f sill area

slight sideways movement to handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,871 miles

n,s,f inner wing exessivly corroded yet not within perscribed area.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 19,871 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,871 miles

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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CWL 550C is a 1965 Triumph 2000 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1965 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 52,268 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 CWL 550C, 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 61 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWL 550C registered?

CWL 550C is a 1965 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 December 1965.

Is CWL 550C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWL 550C shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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