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CXC 549K

1972 Triumph 2000

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph 200055,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXC 549K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 86,830 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2018 86,830 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 86,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,858 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill riser (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,512 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 84,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 83,618 miles

nearside rear footbrake low effort

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2011 82,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 812,530 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 81,252 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,670 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 80,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,574 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 79,574 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 74,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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CXC 549K is a 1972 Triumph 2000 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 55,544 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 CXC 549K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CXC 549K is a 1972 Triumph 2000, first registered on 28 June 1972.

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