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DBU 233K

1971 Triumph 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,898 mi
Last recorded89,898 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Triumph 200059,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 233K
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 89,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,868 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 89,868 miles

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

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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DBU 233K is a 1971 Triumph 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 59,020 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 DBU 233K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DBU 233K registered?

DBU 233K is a 1971 Triumph 2000, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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