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CYC 888C

1965 Triumph 2000

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,364 mi
Last recorded59,364 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1965 Triumph 200052,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 888C
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 59,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 59,364 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2015 59,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perished

corrosion in n/s inner sill at front, but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,347 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,078 miles

evidence of fuel leakage from both carbs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,820 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2010 58,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,067 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

prop shaft uj front and rear worn

sideways movement at lever

Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,413 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,413 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,250 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 57,250 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel hose at rear perished

handbrake lever has some sideways movement

steering rack showing signs of wear

Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,220 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

steering rack slightly worn,steering rack mounting rubbers worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 56,804 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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CYC 888C is a 1965 Triumph 2000 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CYC 888C, 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.

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What year was CYC 888C registered?

CYC 888C is a 1965 Triumph 2000, first registered on 9 March 1965.

Is CYC 888C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 888C shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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