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DSX 81L

1973 Triumph 2000

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph 200061,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSX 81L
MakeTriumph
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,088 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 95,771 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 95,500 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,687 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 91,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,712 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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DSX 81L is a 1973 Triumph 2000 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 Triumph 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 61,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSX 81L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph 2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSX 81L registered?

DSX 81L is a 1973 Triumph 2000, first registered on 26 June 1973.

Is DSX 81L safe to buy?

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